Eating in between meals is sometimes a habit, sometimes a necessity. Children especially often need snacks between meals. With so many sugary and unhealthy choices at the grocery store, it’s difficult to always know what snacks are good for you and/or good for your oral health. Let’s look at some healthy snack options that are…
Like most emergencies, dental emergencies happen at unpredictable, inconvenient times. Failure to seek treatment for a dental emergency may increase the risk of permanent damage or more expensive treatment later. Conversely, you can easily treat some situations at home. Here are some examples of dental emergencies and advice on what to do and when to…
Bad breath is caused by the buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes inflammation and gives off odors or gases. Halitosis is another term for bad breath. Let’s explore some common causes of this problem. Food Odors Food trapped in different areas of the mouth causes bad breath. Particles of food can get trapped between teeth…
Do you experience tooth sensitivity? Are your teeth sensitive to cold, sweet, or sticky foods? Let’s look at some possible reasons for tooth sensitivity and how to treat it. How do teeth become sensitive? Dentin is the inner portion of your tooth. Microscopic tubules filled with nerve endings make up this inner layer. In healthy…
The techniques used for brushing depends on the type of toothbrushes patients use. Let’s look at different brushing techniques recommended with manual and electric toothbrushes. Electric Toothbrush Electric toothbrushes are clinically proven to remove more bacteria from our teeth than manual brushing. We are unable to duplicate the motion of the electric toothbrushes’ bristles with…
It’s a recommendation we make at every appointment, “Please be sure to floss daily.” Or a question we ask, “Are you flossing?” Patients have heard it so many times over the years, we probably sound like broken records. Additionally, it may have patients wondering how important it really is to floss daily. Is there a…
With so many dental products out there these days, making a decision about which is best for you can be difficult. While the brand of toothpaste you choose isn’t too important, choosing the type of paste you need can be a daunting task. Let’s look at different types of toothpastes and their indications. Hopefully, we…
Our office treats patients of all ages We recommend bringing your child to our office for their first dental visit between the ages of two and three. Additionally, there is no age limit for patients we see. We have patients that are 100 years old! We offer a broad spectrum of treatment within the office…
Do you wonder what your dentist is referring to when he or she is discussing different parts of your teeth? Teeth are made up of multiple layers. These layers differ depending on the parts of the teeth. Let’s look at the basics of tooth anatomy to help better understand the parts of your teeth. Enamel…
Night Guards and TMJ Have you ever been told you grind your teeth? Has your dentist recommended a night guard to protect your teeth while you sleep? Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is very common and mostly occurs when you are asleep. Because we are unaware of what we do while we sleep, wearing a night…