Bad breath is common, and most people will have to deal with it at some point in their lives. For instance, morning breath affects virtually everybody, and your breath might not be at its freshest after a whole day without brushing your teeth. However, most cases of common bad breath go away after a quick cleaning at the sink. If yours doesn’t, then there a few things you should know about chronic bad breath and what it may be trying to tell you. (more…)
Easter Basket Fun without the Sugar Overload
What kid doesn’t love being visited by the Easter bunny, namely excitedly opening a basket of goodies on Easter morning? In fact, what parent doesn’t secretly love gathering the little trinkets and treasures that will garner smiles from those same happy kids? This year, though, why not choose items that can cause smiles and protect them. So rather than resorting to gobs of candy and other sugar-filled goodies, consider these dentist-approved and smile-healthy alternatives! (more…)
Have a Toothache? Your Dentist Can Help
A toothache is perhaps the most common form of dental discomfort, and it can indicate a number of different issues. For instance, if you grind your teeth too much, then they can become sensitive. If you develop a cavity, then the tooth will grow increasingly more painful. If you have a toothache, then your dentist can help by first finding the cause behind it. Then, an appropriate treatment plan will address the underlying issue so you can finally enjoy relief from your toothache. (more…)
When Do You Need to See the Dentist?
Ever wondered if you really need to see the dentist a few times a year, even if your teeth already seem healthy? What about if tooth sensitivity is natural, or a sign of a dental problem? A family dentist can help answer these questions and more. He or she can also provide your smile with the ongoing care that is needed to protect your oral health and to prevent a host of common threats, such as cavities and even gum disease. So the most important question to ask yourself is simply, “Is it time to see my family dentist?” (more…)
How to Effectively Prevent the Causes of Tooth Loss
If you haven’t already lost one or more teeth, then you may grow more concerned about your risks of losing them as you grow older. Which, in turn, could prompt you to more seriously consider what is the best way to prevent tooth loss. Since the causes can vary, the precise methods of preventing it can vary. However, the most effective method of preventing tooth loss is to prevent the common issues that lead to tooth loss in the first place. (more…)
Is Your Smile In Danger of a Cavity? Take This Dental Quiz
Are you hoping to get a clean bill of oral health this year? In fact, was one of your main goals for 2017 to avoid the pesky dental cavities from which you have suffered in the past? If so, you may have already committed to better hygiene, and even cleanings, but it’s important to consider the many ways you can help to protect your smile from cavities as well as other dental problems. Are you really doing all you can to prevent issues? (more…)
Can Your Sore Tooth Be Saved?
Have the last few months been filled with discomfort or pain, especially when trying to enjoy hot beverages and even iced or sugary treats? Does the discomfort seem isolated to a single tooth, or several? If so, it could be due to a dental cavity or even an infection. After injury, intrinsic damage can be done, too. Though the results might not be easily visible, an accident or injury could lead to severe problems if untreated. Fortunately, in most cases fragile, damaged and even sore teeth can be corrected through restorative dentistry. So if you’re ready to restore your oral comfort, why not talk to your dentist about how restoration could help? (more…)
Is Time to Update Your Dental Prostheses?
Are you having a hard time enjoying time with friends or even sharing meals with family, ever since you suffered from adult tooth loss? Even after completing your smile with an unsupported denture, have you continued to feel insecure or even embarrassed about chewing in front of others, or even smiling? If so, it is time to talk with your restorative dentist about how an updated dental prostheses could help you truly rebound from the frustration tooth loss can create. That way you can get back to more important things than worrying about your smile, like enjoying your life! (more…)
Spend February Honoring National Children’s Dental Health Month
Do you take great pride in the many steps you have taken to help teach your kids about good dental hygiene, and the general importance of caring for one’s smile? If so, there is one more way you can help emphasize the role oral care plays in protecting their smiles, and that is by celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month, which happens to be February. Organizers of NCDHM have planned one specific initiative for this year’s campaign, and that is to encourage kids to drink more tap water! (more…)
Is It Time to Restore Your Smile?
Have you had a hard time enjoying meals, or even coffee breaks, lately, all because of dental discomfort? Recently, has one of your oldest dental restorations started to look or feel outdated? Ill-fitting restorations can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Of course, so can damaged teeth. What’s worse, is that over time dental issues are only likely to worsen, causing the need for more and more extensive restorative measures to be taken. Fortunately, modern dental restorations are designed to look and feel natural, so you can do more important things than worry about your smile, like get back to enjoying your life! (more…)
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