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Plaque and Tarter: What You Need To Know
Plaque and tartar. We hear these terms often, but do you know exactly what they mean or understand the difference between the two? Once you do, you are sure to gain important answers to questions about your dental care, including how to prevent gum disease and cavities, why we need to brush twice a day…
Watch Your Tongue
When it comes to your oral hygiene, you probably consider your teeth and gums. While this should certainly be your focus area inside your mouth, there is another area that you need to pay attention to: your tongue. Your tongue, just like your fingerprint, is a one-of-a-kind feature and it can hold powerful information about…
Full Mouth Reconstruction: An Invaluable Investment
Perhaps you have budgeted for a new car this year or maybe some major house renovations. But how about choosing to invest in a new smile? A full mouth reconstruction is money well spent, as it can provide life changing self-confidence and restore function to your teeth. Dr. Gilreath holds experienced skill and talent when…
Gum Disease: When Do You Need A Dentist’s Help?
While gingivitis can be reversed with diligent oral hygiene efforts at home, gum disease requires the help of a professional. Gum disease, or periodontitis, means that the areas of infection have progressed and reached depths that your toothbrush and floss can no longer reach. If left untreated, this causes the gum tissue to separate from…
Caring For Your Smile After Invisalign
If you’ve just completed your Invisalign treatment, we congratulate you on your new straight smile. Although you may be done wearing your aligner trays, you are not done caring for your smile. Ensuring your teeth stay beautiful and healthy means keeping the following in mind when it comes to your oral hygiene: Retainers Don’t be…
Thumbsucking: When To Worry
Does your child suck his thumb? Many parents find it convenient and cute when their baby sucks their thumb for comfort. However, this habit can cause anxiety for parents as the child gets older. At what point does a thumbsucking habit start posing a risk to a child’s dental health? If your child is approaching…
5 Brushing Habits That You Need To Stop
Your dental hygiene routine is very important; your dental health directly impacts your overall health. However, there may be a few habits you engage in when it comes to brushing that need to stop. Although your intentions may be good, be sure to avoid these five harmful brushing habits for a healthier smile: Brushing too…
What Causes Morning Breath?
No matter how well you brush and floss before bed, that dreaded morning breath always seems to return in the morning. Why is it that your breath smells so much worse in the morning, especially when you haven’t been eating or drinking for hours? The straightforward answer is this: When you sleep, your normal flow…
Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth do not always need to come out, but it is recommended for a large number of patients. These 3rd set molars begin to emerge anytime between the ages of 15 to 20 years. Unfortunately, wisdom teeth have a hard time following a normal pattern of growth and emergence. Many times they will either…
How To Get Your Child to Floss
If you have a difficult time motivating your children to floss, you are not alone. In fact, it can be hard just getting them to brush for the recommended two minutes, twice a day. However, don’t let the challenge hold you back from making sure this task gets done each day. Flossing is extremely important…
