Did you know that your genetics play a large role in how likely you are to suffer from tooth decay? The natural microflora present in your individual mouth can lead to an increased risk for cavities. Does that mean that some people are doomed to deal with rotting teeth and black spots their whole lives?… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Cavities
Are Your Kids at Risk of Developing Cavities?
As a parent, you likely take on a lot of responsibilities designed to help keep your kids safe and healthy. For instance, you might serve as a nearly constant reminder that they have to wear their helmets when riding their bikes, or that they can’t have dessert until they’ve finished their veggies. But when it… Read more »
Got a Cavity? Ask About a Modern Dental Filling
Has it been weeks or even months since you were actually able to enjoy a coffee break with your coworkers, or dessert after dinner? If so, is it because of an increasing sensitivity when you try to enjoy anything hot, cold or even sweet? Tooth sensitivity is often the result of decay, the kind that… Read more »
Dental Sealants Like Armor For Your Teeth
During the Medieval Period knights wore armor to protect themselves during battles. You may not think of your teeth as being involved in battle but they are. Your tooth enamel is battling against harmful oral bacteria, the acids they produce, leftover foods and sugars from the foods you consume, as well as acids from those… Read more »
Boosting Your Cavity Defense
Have you ever needed treatment for a cavity? If so, how long has it been since you last had to seek a restorative dental treatment to take care of one? If you are no stranger to tooth decay, you should think about ways in which you can improve your cavity defense. You and your dentist… Read more »
Countering An Increased Cavity Risk
Your relative cavity risk can be different from someone else’s, and it can fluctuate over time. Some cavity risks are easier to manage, while others can be harder for you to control. One factor you can account for is the potential threat your diet poses your teeth. Reining in the amount of sugar you tend… Read more »
What You Need To Know About Cavities
A better understanding of what a cavity is, and how it harms your teeth, can help foster an appreciation for why preventive dental care is so important. You can work to keep your teeth free of decay, but if decay does develop, you will need professional intervention. Cavities are caused by activity from the plaque in… Read more »
Why Does My Dentist Recommend Fluoride Treatment?
During your dental checkup and cleaning appointment, your dentist may recommend that you start using toothpaste with fluoride, or that you undergo a topical fluoride treatment in his office. The mineral fluoride has been an important and popular product of dental care for decades, boosting patients’ abilities to prevent tooth decay and cavities from forming…. Read more »
Fluoride Q And A’s
Do you have questions about fluoride? The use of fluoride in municipal water supplies and dental products has been a topic of controversy for years. Questions have risen about its safety and the effect of fluoride on children. However, there has been no evidence to support such concerns. If you have been wondering about fluoride,… Read more »
How to Prevent Tooth Extraction
Dentists will generally try to save a tooth if at all possible. Losing even one tooth can affect your oral health by leading to jawbone deterioration and other problems that can significantly impact your teeth. However, in some cases, extraction is the only option, because of the severity of trauma to the tooth. You may… Read more »
