Your smile is one of your greatest assets, and taking care of it means more than just ensuring it has a vibrant shine. As a matter of fact, your dentist recommends a thorough routine to ensure all aspects of your health are taken care of. This consists of attending routine checkups and cleanings, brushing your… Read more »
Losing your permanent teeth as an adult can be a pretty traumatic experience. After all, the structures will not grow back, and you will have to endure the effects of gaps in your grin. These can consist of functional complications, jaw bone degradation, and more. Because of this, our team encourages our patients to act… Read more »
In last week’s blog, our team decided to discuss the negatives that arise from oral cancer and how it can affect anyone at any age. Just like a number of other oral threats, decay can wreak havoc on your smile as well, and in fact, is one of the most common dental concerns. While some… Read more »
Cavities are uncomfortable, but they can be treated in relatively straightforward fashion. If you visit your dentist quickly after a cavity has developed, and you receive a dental filling, your problem can go away. Letting your cavities lead to more extensive issues like infected root canals. It’s best to choose a dental filling and move… Read more »
Cavities are the most common oral health problems that patients face. They are also the start of more serious conditions. If left untreated, cavities can become much more severe. The damage left behind by cavities can compromise the long-term health of your teeth. That’s why it is vital that you treat cavities as soon as… Read more »
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 »
In general, you know that you’re supposed to brush your teeth twice a day and visit your dentist a couple times per year. Sticking to these guidelines can keep your teeth generally healthy, but it also makes it easy to get complacent. Maybe you’re brushing twice a day, but you’re not really focusing on all… Read more »
To maintain proper oral health, you need to make regular visits to your dentist for checkups, cleanings, and occasionally, restorative treatment. This requires you to schedule an attend appointments. When your dentist recommends a follow up appointment, you have to make and attend that appointment as well. That means that your oral health is in… Read more »
It may be hard to remember when you’re learning that you’ll need a procedure, but your dentist always has your best interest in mind. If your dentist is recommending treatment, you should complete that procedure as soon as possible. That’s because problems related to oral health stem almost entirely from bacterial infection. When bacteria and… Read more »
When you have a problem, how often does “doing nothing” help? You know that until you take action, your condition won’t improve, but it’s all too easy to put things off for a later time. You can’t afford to take that approach with tooth decay. While you may not feel or notice the negative effects… Read more »
