Category: General Dentistry
Concerned About the Safety of Dental X-Rays? Read This!
While they are not required at every visit, routine dental x-rays are a primary component of your preventative dental care plan. However, it is not uncommon for patients to question the necessity of these x-rays as well as their safety. A better understanding of modern dental imaging should put your mind at ease. What do…
The Dangers of Over-Brushing
For as long as most of us can remember, we’ve been told to brush our teeth on a daily basis. In fact, you may be familiar with the “2 MIN 2 X” rule that recommends patients of all ages brush twice a day for two minutes each session in order to retain optimal oral health.…
3 Stages of Gum Disease
Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is one of the most serious oral health conditions. Not only can gum disease affect your teeth and gums, but it is an infection that can also impact the health of your body. Diabetes, stroke, heart disease and stroke have all been linked to periodontal disease. In…
The Keto Diet and Your Oral Health
One of the latest dieting trends is the ketogenic diet. It involves drastically restricting carbohydrates and adding more fats and proteins. In turn, the body goes into “ketosis” and begins to use the fat for energy instead of the glucose from carbs and sugars. For the ones who stick with this dieting plan, this typically…
Reasons to Make Dental Health a Priority in 2019
It’s a new year, which means we all get a fresh start and a clean slate. While we can’t always undo everything that’s been done in the past, we can certainly start now to improve the areas we’ve fallen short. When it comes to caring your smile, would you say you fell short last year?…
Holiday Teeth Habits To Avoid
We can all agree that although the holidays are a favorite time of the year, they can be quite stressful and cause us to slack on taking care of ourselves. There are some important oral health habits that we easily fall into during the holidays. Take the time to care for your teeth this month…
The History of a Toothbrush
As far back as we can go in history, humans have had teeth. We also know that teeth need to be cleaned if you want to keep them. Failing to brush or clean your teeth daily can result in cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems. However, the toothbrushes and toothpaste we know today have…
Marietta’s fresh solution: Tackle bad breath with ease, 1-2-3
Bad breath may be a negative trait that you use to describe your old math teacher or your ex-boyfriend. But the truth is, bad breath is not just an embarrassing social trait. It can also be an indication of a serious oral health issue. Chronic bad breath, medically termed halitosis, might be something you cover…
iTero Digital Scanner Improves Patient Experience and Results
As modern dentistry continues to evolve, more and more new technologies and cutting-edge equipment have come into play to make dental care more comfortable, more convenient and more accurate. The iTero Intraoral Scanner is a perfect example. This handheld digital scanner has revolutionized the way dentists can take dental impressions, which are required for a…
Did You Know This About Your Spit?
Your saliva, commonly referred to as “spit,” is more important than you may think. While your body naturally produces extra saliva when you smell something delicious, hence the term “mouthwatering” food, the amount of saliva you have in your mouth is critical for your oral health too. In fact, saliva is a valuable tool in…
