If you want to keep the bacteria, germs, and infections away from your toothbrush, it’s important to do everything you can to take good care of your brush each day. Taking care of your brush will help you have a safe and successful health and it will also help you keep your oral hygiene tools...
Do you have trouble swallowing, eating or speaking because your mouth feels unusually dry? Dry mouth can be caused by a variety of conditions, including your medication. What is dry mouth? Dry mouth is a condition where the saliva production by the glands in the mouth is decreased, making the mouth feel unusually dry. Saliva...
Can you name every type of tooth in your mouth? Do you know how many of each tooth you have or what your teeth do? Generally, every mouth has four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Children typically have twenty primary teeth while adults usually have thirty-two. As you probably know, each type...
If you experience tooth sensitivity, you don’t have to let it prevent you from feeling your best! The reason your tooth hurts is because the sensitive layer—dentin—beneath tooth enamel is exposed. Dentin is the layer under the tooth’s enamel containing microscopic tubules filled with nerve endings. In a healthy tooth, the enamel in a crown...
Do you wish your smile was straighter and more attractive? A straight smile is not only gorgeous and can boost your self-confidence, but it can also improve the health of your teeth. Braces are a great way to achieve a straight smile, but they can be uncomfortable and may interfere with your lifestyle. Fortunately, there...
Toothaches can be tricky at times—mostly because they can be somewhat of a mystery. However, many tend to take control of their toothaches if they know more about them. So, if you are currently experiencing a toothache, we are happy to help you know more about it by giving you the following information: What causes...
As New Year’s quickly approaches, have you thought about the resolution you’re going to make this year? Well, why don’t you make this resolution for your smile? There are many things you can do to finally achieve the smile of your dreams, and our team at [practice_name] encourages you to take the first step by...
Some people find dental cleanings to be a little nerve wracking and scary, but we think that might be because they aren’t sure what to expect while they sit in the dental chair. If you are one of these people, we are happy to help you by telling you exactly what you can expect when...
Is your smile as bright as it can be? Do your pearly whites shine when you flash them? Are your gums pink and firm or red, swollen and inflamed? If your gums are not healthy they will definitely affect your smile, and you won't be a picture of good health without them! The earliest stage...
There are a variety of choices available in modern dentistry to give you a beautiful smile when you have problems with your teeth. Next to brushing and flossing your teeth, dental veneers are a generally painless, fairly quick solution to restoring your smile. These wafer-thin shells are bonded over your front teeth if you currently...
