While you may have heard that the use of fluoride in dental care has sometimes been controversial, there is no denying that fluoride treatment is vital for maintaining great oral health. Fluoride treatment is generally included as part of a routine dental cleaning and exam, where a patient visits their dentist to have their teeth…
Most people do not naturally have perfectly aligned teeth, which is why braces are the go-to option in our society. It’s a solution for aesthetic and functional purposes that many people feel forced to undergo. Braces can be painful and annoying to maintain, especially with all the restrictions you need to follow throughout the teeth…
Some parents aren’t overly concerned with their kids’ baby teeth. They figure, “Well, the baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, right? We’ll worry about keeping their teeth clean once the adult teeth are in.” This logic is HIGHLY flawed for a few reasons. If you don’t help your child develop good brushing ad flossing…
It comes as such a terrible surprise any time you get a shooting pain in one of your teeth! Has this happened to you? Was it a cold beverage? Or maybe a sweet treat? The pain is sudden, and luckily temporary, but can still be pretty unsettling. Fortunately, sensitive teeth can be treated, and the…
A short candy education can go a long way. Some holidays are easier than others when it comes to avoiding candy. During Easter baskets are easily filled with books or toys, and Christmas stockings can be lovingly filled with useful non-candy goodies as well. As I write this article, we are approaching Halloween, and admittedly,…
Do sticky foods really cause cavities? By now, you know that oral bacteria feast on sugar, which is why every dentist you’ve ever had (and possibly your mother) has told you about the dangers of eating candy. They tell you, “It’ll rot your teeth!” in a similar tone to “You’ll shoot your eye out!” from…
“Make sure you stay hydrated!” you holler at your kids on the soccer field. “Don’t forget to drink!” you caution your child before a big game. But what are they drinking to stay hydrated? What are YOU drinking to stay hydrated in the gym or on your bike ride? Is it the best option? Is…
How bad is chewing ice? Are you an ice chewer? Do you associate with any ice chewers? Are you/they a sometimes ice chewer, or a compulsive ice chewer? If any of the previous questions resulted in a “yes”, then let’s have a quick chat. If not, you should still read this article, because someday you…
Take a look at the list of 7 top risk factors for periodontal disease. Did you find that at least one of them applies to you? Those risk factors result in enamel damage, inflammation, and a decreased ability of your body to fight infection. Your unique combination of these risk factors will dictate how likely you…
