October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »
If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »
When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »
When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »
Preventive dental care is very important, especially if you want to maintain a top-notch smile and oral health. Preventive dental care can help you fight the many dental issues in the world today, which can even help you have a better overall health, especially because the mouth and body are connected. Preventive care can help you avoid tooth decay, gum... read more »
The more effort you put into your daily oral hygiene, the better your chance that your smile will have to continue to be safe for the rest of your life. Because dental damage can occur at a microscopic level, you always need to make sure that you're keeping your smile free of debris and plaque buildup that can occur. By... read more »
You may not ever be able to avoid death and taxes, but you sure can avoid getting gingivitis. Provided, of course, you know what gingivitis is and why you’d want to avoid it in the first place. This is an area of oral health where not as many folks are as educated as they should be. Since we believe that... read more »
If for any reason you are routinely suffering from dental erosion, and your tooth enamel is constantly giving away to cavities, you will need to assess what you can do to improve your oral health so that damage can be minimized. However, once a cavity has formed, it will need to be treated with the dentistry procedures such as a... read more »
Your saliva plays an important role that aids your mouth’s overall function and is even a part of natural cavity prevention. Your mouth produces more saliva when you chew food to ensure each bite is lubricated before it passes to digestion. Following eating, small amounts of saliva are produced to wash away the remaining food particles and help you have... read more »
One of the biggest risks that plague smiles are not from microscopic damage associated with bacteria, but rather from tooth hazards. Tooth hazards are present at every point in time of your life and can arise at any time. However, you may be at an increased risk of a tooth hazard if you are not taking the necessary steps to... read more »