Category " dentist"

White spots on teeth can occur for many reasons … they can result from the lack of certain minerals that affect dental enamel; too much of a good thing (fluoride); or even having a dry mouth … just to name a few. Your dentist can help – if white spots are present, there are treatment […]

For decades if you were suffering from dental decay, your dentist had only one option to offer for treatment … silver amalgam. The decay would be drilled out of your tooth and amalgam would be placed to fill in the hole. Your dentist would mold and shape it as best as possible, but that metal […]

Plaque build-up occurs daily; the only way to remove it is to visit your dentist for a thorough cleaning. This should occur every six months or as directed by your dental provider. Plaque starts out as a sticky substance and hardens in a matter of hours. Brushing after meals and snacks can help limit plaque […]

Maintaining a healthy mouth involves daily attention to brushing and flossing. But it does not stop there; the things you eat and drink, lifestyle habits, and regular visits to the dentist require vigilance to keep your teeth and gums in great shape. What may seem irrelevant to you could impact your ability to preserve good […]

Dry mouth isn’t merely a nuisance. When you don’t make enough saliva on your own, it can actually put your oral health at risk. Saliva helps to sweep bacteria away from your mouth, where they can cause issues like cavities and gum disease. Therefore, inadequate saliva production can increase your risk for oral diseases. In […]

There are many reasons why dark spots may appear on teeth. Thankfully, there are many tools that can help to eliminate spots or stain. Your family dentist can provide a diagnosis and recommend treatment to facilitate removing or covering teeth that mar your smile. Depending on the age of the patient, the causes can differ […]

While brushing your teeth after each meal is smart, you may not be doing enough for your overall dental health. These tasks are not only important for your underlying oral health, but they are also necessary if you want an appealing smile and increased self-esteem. Using this guide, you can improve the look and health […]

Piercing lips, the tongue, and other soft oral tissues may be the individual’s attempt to make a fashion statement. However, your dentist would advise this is not necessarily a safe choice to make. There are a number of negative aspects to piercing in and around the mouth. The mouth contains bacteria that could result in […]

Research has linked many serious medical illnesses such as heart disease and immune disorders and our oral condition. Your family dentist will work with you to help you maintain optimum dental health which will ultimately contribute to better overall health. Patients dealing with these life altering medical conditions must also realize they are more at […]

A dental sealant is a protective material that is applied to teeth that are unaffected by dental decay. Your dentist will prescribe sealants primarily for the back teeth in children and teens as a preventative measure against dental decay. The process for applying the dental sealant is fairly easy. The tooth or teeth to be […]