You may have heard about how sodas, energy drinks and fruit juices can wreak havoc on your teeth, but what about that nightly glass of wine? While alcoholic drinks are known for their short and long-term effects on the body, they can also contribute to specific issues within your mouth. If you are a light …
Your gums are the framework of your smile. How well are you taking care of them? These soft tissues not only hold your teeth in place, but if they become diseased, they can pose serious risks to your overall health. Unfortunately, gum disease plagues nearly half of American adults, and it is the number one …
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding dental care and your gums. Since gum disease is one of the most prevalent (and serious) oral health concerns that Americans face, we want to set the record straight. The more educated patients are about periodontal disease, the better they will be able to prevent this problem. Let’s …
You may assume that your routine dental appointment is all about getting your teeth cleaned. However, while the professional teeth cleaning is a vital component, there is much more that goes on during this visit. In fact, your dentist performs a number of evaluations to check the condition of your teeth and gums. When problems …
If you are wearing traditional braces (or even clear braces that include brackets and wires), you are well on your way to a straighter, more attractive smile. However, you are probably well aware of the inconveniences that orthodontic treatment can bring. Besides avoiding your favorite candy and popcorn and enduring the social drawbacks of wearing …
Taking care of your teeth and gums is important at every stage of life, whether you are a child or senior adult. However, there are unique sets of challenges you’ll face at every age. When it comes to the older population or elderly, it is common to battle the following: Gum Disease While children are …
While it is easy to see how you’d lose a tooth in a hard fall or if the tooth was severely decayed, it may be harder to understand how gum disease causes tooth loss. The truth is, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. What’s even more frightening, the …
While a receding hairline is often noticed more quickly than a receding gum line, gum recession is a very important dental health topic that needs your attention. Gum recession may cause tooth sensitivity in some people, while others do not have any symptoms at all. While you may think gum recession is okay to overlook, …
Pregnant woman encounter a myriad of changes in their body over a nine-month period. Some changes are very noticeable, such as a growing belly, while other changes are less obvious. Many women are unaware of the way in which pregnancy hormones affect their oral health. Did you know that as much as 70% of pregnant …
Cavities are nothing new in dentistry. As long as people have had teeth, tooth decay has existed. Unfortunately, the real truth about cavities and how they form is often miscommunicated. Debunking some common myths about cavities may help you be more successful at preventing them. We can all agree on one fact; cavities are not …
