by Triangle Dentistry | Jan 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you avoid eating or drinking certain foods and beverages because your teeth are sensitive? You are not alone. At least 40 million adults in the United States have had sensitive teeth at some point, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Understanding the...
by Triangle Dentistry | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most celebrities weren’t born with perfect teeth, even if they have them now. They needed dental work to get where they are today. Many people are surprised to find out that the procedures that celebrities go through to achieve their perfect teeth are available to...
by Triangle Dentistry | Dec 17, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Personal Dental Care
Go to the mirror and open your mouth. Look at your gums. Are they pink and firm? Or red and inflamed? If they’re more red and inflamed than they are pink and healthy, then you might be suffering from gum disease. Healthy gums are the key to good dental hygiene....
by Triangle Dentistry | Dec 9, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
The enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your entire body, according to the American Dental Association. At 96 percent minerals, tooth enamel is also the most mineralized substance in the body. These minerals, which include phosphate and calcium, make...
by Triangle Dentistry | Nov 11, 2019 | General Dentistry, Preventative Dentistry
The stick of chewing gum may be a fairly recent creation, but the concept of chewing something you don’t swallow is far from new. There’s evidence that people have been chewing gum in one form or another for potentially 9,000 years. The following is an examination of...
by Triangle Dentistry | Nov 5, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Personal Dental Care
Sensitive teeth are uncomfortable and painful, and sometimes they’re caused by serious dental issues. If you’re bothered by one or more sensitive teeth, see a dentist who can identify the root cause and recommend the most appropriate remedy. Common Causes of Sensitive...
by Triangle Dentistry | Oct 14, 2019 | General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Having a cavity used to mean one thing — drilling and filling. While that still remains the gold standard for treatment of tooth decay in both adults and children, young patients and those with special needs now have another choice for managing their tooth...
by Triangle Dentistry | Oct 7, 2019 | General Dentistry
Youth sports programs have many benefits for children and teenagers, but sports aren’t without risk. Dental injuries are an often-overlooked risk of participating in youth sports, and it’s one that parents should prepare their children for. Thankfully, there’s an...
by Triangle Dentistry | Sep 9, 2019 | Pediatric Dentistry
When the dentist comes out and tells you your child has a cavity, it might be surprising. However, even with a strict oral hygiene routine, children can still get cavities. In fact, about 20% of children in the five to eleven age group have at least one untreated...
by Triangle Dentistry | Sep 3, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry
Regular brushing and flossing your teeth is part of good oral hygiene, which helps keep cavities and gum disease at bay. Most people likely use waxed or unwaxed floss string, or even dental floss picks to floss their teeth. However, there is an alternative to...
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