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Choose Your Gum Wisely
When it comes to chewing gum and your oral health, not all gum is created equal. Depending on the type of gum you choose, you can either harm your teeth or help them. Gum that contains sugar can obviously wreak havoc on those pearly whites, creating the perfect breeding ground for a cavity to form.…
What Exactly Is A Cavity?
Cavity. It is the word that you never want to hear during your dental appointment. You are pretty sure you know what you are supposed to do to prevent it, and you know it requires a filling if you have one. Beyond that, however, how much do you really know about cavities? A cavity is…
Mouth Cancer: What is Your Role?
This year alone, more than 21,000 men and 9,000 women will be diagnosed with oral cancer. Although most people diagnosed are over 60 years old, age is not the only risk factor of mouth cancer. In fact, the main risk factors for oral cancer are things you can actually control. Mouth cancer includes cancer in…
Habits that Ruin Your Teeth
Tooth loss may not be on your radar as a potential problem. However, tooth loss can be a reality one day if you do not properly care for your teeth. Did you know that 25% of Americans over the age of sixty-five have lost all of their teeth? Brushing, flossing and attending your six-month dental…
Plaque: Your Everyday Battle
We have all heard the word “plaque.” It is not a good word and too much of it means trouble. In fact, we engage in a daily battle against plaque when we brush and floss our teeth. But how much do you really know about this invisible enemy? And how does it really work to…
Is it an Abscess?
How do you tell if your tooth pain is an abscessed tooth? And what can your dentist do to help? An abscessed tooth is typically a secondary problem that occurs from an infection caused by tooth decay, periodontal disease or a cracked/fractured tooth. These tooth problems all provide a breeding ground for bacteria to enter…
Your Crown Is Ready
Are you hesitating to undergo a necessary crown procedure due to apprehensions about the traditional process? The advancements in dental technology bring promising news for you. With the evolution of CEREC® technology, obtaining a dental crown has become remarkably streamlined, eliminating the need for multiple dental visits and uncomfortable impressions. Now, you can bid farewell…
Eating for Your Teeth
Most of us are well aware of the impact our food choices have on our overall health, including our energy, disease prevention, growth, etc. However, you may not realize that the health and look of your teeth are also affected by what you eat. Other than routine dental checkups, your job in oral hygiene goes…
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Do You Really Want to Wait?
If you are a young adult, it is very likely your dentist may have recommended that you get your wisdom teeth removed soon. Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. The common problem with wisdom teeth is that they typically come…
There is More to Your Spit Than You Think
Did you know that you will likely produce over 25,000 liters of saliva in your lifetime? That is enough to fill two swimming pools! Your spit, or saliva, may not be something you think about on a daily basis. However, you might be surprised to discover the many vital roles your saliva plays in your…
