Are you aware of the risks associated with the failure to implement effective oral hygiene routines? Eventually, even minor issues with your oral healthcare can lead to big problems with your teeth and gums, which is especially true as you age, as damage can often be increased and become more prominent than when you were...
The question is often brought up, does fluoride help or hurt our bodies? Fluoride is a mineral found in bodies of water across the planet, but it has recently come to the attention of numerous people due to its inclusion in many consumer products. Studies have connected fluoride to various oral health benefits including the...
The American Dental Hygienists Association has shared that October is National Dental Hygiene Month. At [practice_name] in [city], [state], Dr. Rumley, Dr. Maness and Dr. Prajapati wish our patients a spookily safe October by sharing that message known as “Do The Daily 4”. This message is quite possibly the most important aspect of an effective...
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...
