Category: Preventative Dentistry
Cavities: The Drawback of “Watch and Wait”
There are many dentists that use a “watch and wait” approach when they detect a very early cavity. In such cases, the area of decay may have only penetrated the enamel of the tooth and not the inner dentin layer. At this stage, it is probably not causing any harm and typically undetectable to the…
Oral Cancer Awareness
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer is most commonly found on the surface of the tongue, lips, gums or throat. Perhaps the most important fact about oral cancer is that early detection can save lives. In fact, patients have a 90% survival rate when it is caught at its earliest stages.…
Diabetes and Your Dental Health
There is an unmistakable connection between your oral health and your body health. If you are a diabetic, the link is especially strong. In fact, recent studies show that diabetes and dental health is a two-way street. Diabetes is a disease that hinders the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugars. Unfortunately, this creates problems…
Ten Things to Expect At Your Routine Dental Visit
A routine dental checkup includes more than just a fancy cleaning and checking for cavities. Your dental exam is carried out by a skilled hygienist and board certified dentist who carefully and methodically evaluate your entire oral health. Here’s what to expect when you show up for your next six-month dental exam: Health History: We…
How Important Is Mouthwash?
Does your oral hygiene routine end after brushing and flossing? While you are certainly checking off the two most important steps recommended by the American Dental Association, you may be missing out on another beneficial addition. Mouthwash, or mouth rinse, is a great way to boost your brushing and flossing efforts and add preventative profits…
The Truth About Enamel
Your tooth enamel is the most mineralized and hardest substance in your entire body. It represents the outer protective coating of your teeth. Once your tooth enamel is gone, it will not grow back. Without a strong enamel layer, your tooth is more prone to cavities and more likely to be sensitive. Since enamel erosion…
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…
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…
Professional Teeth Cleaning: Why You Need It
Perhaps you consider yourself as having excellent oral hygiene habits, you brush twice a day for two minutes each day with a fluoride toothpaste and you never miss a day of flossing. Your smile is looking and feeling great – so why do you still need to go to the dentist for a routine cleaning?…
Cavities: What’s Your Risk?
When it comes to tooth decay, we are not all on the same playing field. You may brush and floss just as diligently as your neighbor, yet have a higher threat for cavities. There are several reasons that can make your fight against cavities more challenging. Most causes are within your control, yet there are…
