Category: Preventative Dentistry
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…
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…
Yes, Baby Teeth Do Matter!
As you wrestle with your busy toddler to brush and floss their teeth twice a day, you may be wondering if it really matters. After all, baby teeth will soon fall out anyways, right? Wrong! Although you may get tired of trying to brush your babies’ teeth or reminding your first grader time and time…
Do You Take Gum Disease Seriously?
Although it can be prevented with simple and disciplined oral hygiene habits, gum disease is a major oral health condition affects, in some form, up to 75% of people in the developed world. Sadly, it is believed that only 2% of these sufferers actually seek professional treatment. Proper preventative care such as routine cleanings and…
Technology Wins in Dental X-Rays
Does your dentist use digital dental x-rays? Despite the enormous increase in cost, a common trend in dentistry has been the switch from conventional film x-rays to digital dental x-rays. The innovation and advanced technology involved in a digital dental x-rays are a win-win for both dentists and patients.For patients, the benefit of a digital…
