A diagnosis of gum disease does not automatically mean all your teeth are going to fall out. There are several ways to treat gum disease and to reverse the effects of gum disease. The key to doing this is early detection. The earlier gum disease is recognized, the easier it is to treat and the […]
It is not news to many that one of the basics for good oral health is brushing the teeth. It is one thing that most people do if they want to avoid problems. There are other things that can improve your oral health beside brushing, but brushing is something you learn from a young age. […]
It is not always common knowledge that many mouthwashes have alcohol in them. People who struggle with alcoholism are aware of this, but there are still many that do not know it. While the idea of using something with alcohol may scare some people, they do not always know if it is really dangerous or […]
Being at work can be really stressful sometimes. When this happens, you may find yourself doing any number of things that are bad for your teeth without even realizing it. Chewing on Nails, Pens, and Pencils This is a hard habit to break, but the Academy of General Dentistry says failure to do so can […]
Parents tell their children not to eat too many sweets or they will get cavities. They will tell their child to brush their teeth after a meal of the same reasons. These are the things that their parents taught them, and they are passing them along. But do they really know what they are teaching […]
Is it hard to go through your day without a couple of sodas or glasses of orange juice? If so, you need to be concerned about how these acidic beverages are affecting your mouth. Consuming a lot of acid can lead to acid erosion of the enamel, and when this erosion occurs at the gum […]
If you are living with a fear of the dentist or dental anxiety, chances are good that you don’t go in for appointments as often as you should. However, with advances in sedation dentistry, there is no reason for you to fear the dentist any longer. With regular dental cleanings, your teeth will be healthier […]
