When a tooth is lost the effect on your oral function and overall quality of life, can sometimes be significant. Even if the tooth doesn’t appear in your smile or you learn to adapt to the void in your mouth, the structural changes could lead to latent orthodontic complications. This could gradually alter the alignment… Read more »
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Laser Dentistry and Its Effect on Your Dental Health
Are you aware that lasers can be used in a host of oral health care procedures to improve your smile? Not only have lasers been proven beneficial in many procedures, but they can reach levels of precision that were once only dreamed of. Many dental treatments such as root canals and dental fillings require cleaning… Read more »
The Top Tips to Brushing, Flossing, and Using Mouthwash
Most people have been brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash since they could remember. No matter what your age may be, those three common oral health care habits can be just as beneficial at a tooth’s infancy as it is in a tooth’s elder age. Thus, these habits should remain a staple in our lives for… Read more »
Holiday Hygiene Hints That Everyone Can Use
Taking care of your teeth during the holidays is as easy as taking care of your teeth at any other time of the year. While the hectic holiday schedule may tempt you to relax your oral hygiene routine, you can stay true to your oral health while enjoying all of the socializing and celebrating. Let… Read more »
How to Investigate the Cause of Chronic Dry Mouth
Chronic dry mouth is a recognized medical condition that occurs when a person experiences a significant decrease in saliva production on a regular basis. Saliva plays a critical role in maintaining your daily oral health because it washes away food particles and bacteria regularly. Your dentist, Dr. , encourages you to investigate the cause of… Read more »
FAQs About Fluoride
You might hear a lot about fluoride from many different sources. As a result, some people are confused about its uses and benefits. Here are a few questions people have about fluoride. What is it? Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral found in almost all water on the planet. It is also found in some food… Read more »
Cavities: Fact and Fiction
You’ve probably heard something about cavities—in fact, you’ve probably had a cavity or two. But did you know there are several misconceptions surrounding cavities? To help you separate fact from fiction, we’re happy to dispel some of the more common cavity myths. For instance, did you know that sugar doesn’t technically cause cavities? In reality,… Read more »
Laser Dentistry and Your Smile
Have you ever heard about a friend visiting the dentist only to have lasers used in his or her treatment? Or have you heard of a dentist advertising the benefits of laser dentistry? Do you ever wonder what said benefits could be, or if laser dentistry is even safe? In fact, dentist have been employing… Read more »