Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and with it is coming all that wonderful chocolate and sugar. Be it a dark chocolate bon bon or a chewy candy heart, a Valentine’s Day treat is a treat to savor – carefully. You and your valentine still need to look out for your dental health. As with any other holiday that includes a huge food culture, you can keep your teeth safe with a few simple moves. Read More»
If you find that your gums are puffy, irritated, and bleed when you brush or floss your teeth, you may be suffering from gingivitis (irritation of the gums). When left untreated gingivitis can lead to gum disease. Fortunately, you can reverse early signs of gingivitis by making a few simple changes to your dental routine and lifestyle. 1. Change How You Brush Your Gums When it comes to brushing your gums, it is essential to use the proper brushing technique. Read More»
Dental implants are becoming steadily more and more common as far as replacement teeth options go. The reason being that they are extremely life-like and long lasting. However, it does require surgery, which makes many people nervous and sometimes even falter to other, lesser options. Rather than do this, consider these three reasons why you shouldn’t be nervous: The Procedure is Intricately Planned: First off, you should know that the surgery is intricately planned by your dentist and it’s actually considered a minor surgery because of it. Read More»
Keeping your teeth free of plaque, tartar, and your gums free of inflammation and infection are the keys to keeping a healthy mouth. And keeping your teeth and gums healthy can help make your next dental cleaning a breeze, especially when you can prevent the formation of oral decay and other negative oral health affects. Here are some tips you can implement in your daily routine to help keep your teeth and gums in great condition. Read More»
A dental crown is sometimes a necessity that allows you to keep your natural tooth. Crowns can last many years, even a lifetime, if properly cared for. The following tips can help you avoid the premature loss or breakage of your crown. Tip #1: Seek help for grinding Tooth grinding can wear down or crack a crown. Unfortunately, most people that grind do so in their sleep and are unable to consciously control it. Read More»