Bad breath is a common complaint among many people, and it affects everyone at different points in life. However, there are some people who struggle with bad breath constantly, and who find it debilitating to their social and professional lives. If you are troubled by constant bad breath, your dentist is your best advocate for…
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Plaque is a film of bacteria that develops throughout any given day on the surfaces of the teeth and gum line. Dental plaque results from the bacteria within your mouth reacting to the particles left behind every time you eat or drink something other than water. Following every meal, snack, breath mint, piece of candy,…
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Most emergencies occur at the worst possible times – and dental emergencies are no exception. Dental emergencies are most often stressful, scary, and painful situations no matter your age. Knowing how to handle a dental emergency before one arises will provide you the best scenario for restoring the health of your teeth and the entire…
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Your toothbrush was designed to be a tool that you use in order to clean your teeth and gums. However, if your toothbrush is not well cared for, then you are simply putting a dirty tool inside your mouth with the intention of it cleaning your mouth. In order to ensure that your toothbrush does…
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When most people think about their diets, they think about how their food and beverage choices affect their waistline, the size of their pants, and the numbers on the scale. While your diet can certainly affect those, there is another area that is generally overlooked when it comes to dietary choices: the mouth. Everything you…
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When it comes to taking care of your teeth, brushing and flossing are the two main components of at-home dental care that should never be ignored. Yet, walking down the dental care aisle at your local drug store may make you question whether you should be adding something else to your routine. There are many…
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Dental restorations are dental procedures used to restore the health, function, and appearance of your smile. People only get one set of permanent teeth per lifetime, which is why your dentist is so insistent that you brush and floss regularly! However, sometimes even the most routinely well-kept mouth will require restoration. Dental decay, gum disease,…
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A dead tooth is a non-vital tooth that has lost its connection to a life source. To understand how a tooth “lives” you need to understand the makeup of a tooth. Every tooth has three separate layers: the enamel, the dentin, and the pulp. The tooth enamel is the white part of your teeth that…
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When it comes to cavity prevention, the most important element is you. Prevention takes the understanding that being proactive is the best stance, and this applies to many aspects of your life – including your oral health. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Cavities take time…
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Taking care of your child’s teeth is just one of the many responsibilities that parents have. However, parents are often surprised at how early they should begin regular dental visits. The American Dental Academy (ADA) recommends that all children should visit the dentist by the time they reach their first birthdays. The American Academy of…
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