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Explore expert advice, dental insights, and practical tips to help you achieve a healthier, brighter smile. From preventive care and treatment guides to cosmetic options and patient-friendly explanations, our blog is here to keep you informed and confident about your oral health. Stay tuned for regular updates from our experienced team.
Crime Scene Investigation: Dentistry
If a crime has been committed, a dentist may be consulted in a form of forensic dentistry. It’s never about brushing and flossing! Instead, dental records can provide physical evidence. Like fingerprints, everyone’s teeth has a unique pattern. Even identical
Crowning Touch
A crown, also known as a “cap,” may be recommended to save a weakened, cracked or damaged tooth. Other times it is used as an anchor for a bridge. After the tooth is shaped to receive the crown, dental cement
The Bite of Your Teeth
With all the attention paid to smiles and fresh breath, it’s easy to overlook the functional role of our teeth. That starts with your bite. We notice small nuances in how your bottom teeth line up with your upper teeth.
Chomping, Chewing and Munching
Our teeth are actually part of the digestion process. Chewing our food is known as “mastication.” How you chew and for how long, can affect our digestion and overall health. Here are some key benefits of slowing down and fully
Foods That Can Whiten Your Teeth
Red wine, tea and black coffee are known to stain teeth. But here are some foods that can actually help whiten teeth. Apples – Bite into an apple and you’re helping to strengthen your gums. Plus, the high water content in
Whole Body Effects of Inflammation
The public and scientific communities have been flooded with articles about the relationship between oral health and our whole body health. These often cite the process of inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s response to cellular injury. It’s a protective response.
Finding the Right Dentist
Has a friend or loved one asked you for a referral to a good dentist? Here are a few questions you should urge them to ask when making this crucial decision. 1. What is the dentist’s education and training? 2. How long is the wait for an appointment? 3. Is the most up-to-date equipment used?
Caring for Baby Teeth
Good dental health for your baby can start even before that first tooth shows. A soft piece of cloth can be used to wipe down your baby’s gums after feedings to be sure to wipe away bacteria. As soon as that first tooth comes to the gum surface, use a soft toothbrush or soft cloth
What Does Fluoride Do?
Fluoride is probably an ingredient in your toothpaste or mouthwash. What is fluoride, and what can it do for your teeth? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral often found in drinking water and certain foods. It protects teeth in two ways: 1. By aiding your tooth enamel to be produced in a more decay-resistant form.
Are Your Snacks Damaging Your Teeth?
Keeping your teeth free of cracks and cavities can be as simple as taking inventory of your snacks. While calcium-rich foods and crunchy fruits and vegetables are great choices not only for your oral health but overall health, other foods can tarnish your teeth. Soft, sticky sweets such as taffy and caramels cling to your
5 Fast Facts About Your Teeth
Your teeth do more than just help you chew—they’re a key part of your smile and overall health. But how much do you know about your pearly whites? Here are 5 fast facts about your teeth that might surprise you! 1. You’ll spend about 38 days brushing your teeth over a lifetime.That’s over a month
Sneaky Sugar
It lurks in bread, tomato sauce, salad dressings, pasta sauces and a multitude of other foods. It’s sugar and it’s sneaky! If you’re trying to cut more of this nutritionally vacant substance out of your diet, you need to know some of its many aliases. If you’re not an avid label reader, it’s a good