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Beware of These Drug Store Dental Products
Your local pharmacy or drug store offers shelves of health and beauty products. Most drug stores have an entire aisle devoted to “oral care.” While we support the majority of these products (especially when it comes to toothpastes and toothbrushes), there are some dental products that we wish weren’t sold over the counter. Here are…
The Truth About Plaque
When it comes to dental plaque, most patients know that it isn’t good. Plaque contributes to cavities, gum disease, bad breath and that unpleasant “fuzzy feeling” along your teeth when you wake up in the morning. But what exactly is plaque? How does it form? Most importantly, how can we prevent it? What is Plaque?…
Is a Dental Bridge Right For You?
If you’ve got a missing tooth, you’ll typically have two basic options to choose from in terms of replacing that tooth. Bridges and dental implants are the go-to solutions in single tooth replacement. While a bridge and dental implant may look much the same on the outside, there are some key differences in terms of…
Is Acid Reflux Ruining Your Teeth?
Your mouth is the gateway to your body. It makes sense, therefore, that many medical conditions can affect your oral health. A common example is GERD, otherwise known as acid reflux. While you may consider acid reflux a problem of your digestive system, it can also impact the health of your teeth in significant ways.…
How Do I Stop Grinding My Teeth at Night?
While it can happen at any time of the day, teeth grinding (or bruxism) is a habit that is most often performed during nighttime sleep. Morning jaw pain, worn down teeth and a complaining bed partner are telltale signs that you are grinding your teeth while you sleep. Many patients are aware that they grind…
A New Smile in One Visit
Did you know that you can get a smile makeover in a single office visit? By choosing a skilled cosmetic dentist who uses the latest dental technology, you can walk into your appointment with unsightly teeth and walk out with a beautiful, confident new smile. At Gilreath Dental Associates, we know that time is precious…
Dental Fillings: Know Your Material
Most people are familiar with the term “dental filling,” as it is the treatment of choice when a cavity needs to be repaired. When decay (or a cavity) has caused an area of damage in a tooth, a dental filling is what dentists use to restore the tooth back to its original structure and integrity.…
How Mouth Breathing Can Affect Your Dental Health
Are you a mouth breather? In other words, do you regularly breathe through an open mouth instead of your nose during the day and/or while you sleep? While mouth breathing may seem harmless, it can pose a risk to your oral health if you aren’t careful. In fact, mouth breathing in children can create concerns…
Solve These 3 Cosmetic Issues With Veneers
Veneers are one of the most revolutionary treatments in cosmetic dentistry. However, the concept of veneers is not new. Veneers were first used in 1928 by a Hollywood dentist to alter the appearance of an actor’s teeth. Since then, the techniques and materials of cosmetic veneers have advanced and improved drastically over the years. Modern…
The Risk of Swimming Pools and Your Dental Health
When a dentist warns you to protect your teeth while you swim this summer, you probably assume it means being careful not to slip and fall or hit your mouth on the side of the pool. While dental injuries can certainly happen around wet pool decks, this isn’t the only way that swimming can pose…
