You may know you should delay eating after you have a fluoride treatment, but do you know why you should wait? And, do you know exactly how long you should wait? The answers may surprise you. Fluoride is a natural substance found in the soil, water, and in plants. In...
Like many other health problems, gum disease is most responsive to treatment in the early stages. When it first starts, gum disease can be quite uncomfortable, but manageable. As it progresses, gum disease can destroy the bone that holds teeth in, which will...
If you are like millions of people, you love red wine, but you don’t like how it stains your teeth. Merlot, burgundy, pinot and other types of red wine contain acids, tannins, and natural dyes – all of which can turn your teeth a soft purple color. In time, red wine...
Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease; left untreated, gingivitis can develop into a more serious form of gum disease, known as periodontal disease. Nearly half of everyone in the United States has some form of gum disease. While gingivitis is common, with...
You may have been brushing your teeth or looking in a mirror when you first noticed the dark spot on your tooth. You probably took a closer look, but were unable to tell if it was a cavity or just a stain. Fortunately, you can take steps to resolve unhealthy cavities...
We love our coffee, but we love white teeth more. About 80 percent of Americans aged 18 to 49 want whiter teeth. Some people are willing to give up dessert and coffee for whiter teeth; others keep their teeth looking their best through teeth whitening. In fact, teeth...
Dentists do more than fix a patient’s current dental problems – they can also work to prevent dental problems, such as abscesses, cavities, and other oral diseases, from developing. Preventative Dental Services include x-rays to look for cavities invisible to the...
Are you unhappy with the shape of one or more of your teeth? Dental contouring may be the answer! Dental contouring helps when the shape of your teeth isn’t uniform or proportional, which can detract from the natural appeal of your smile. Dental contouring, also...
Are you missing a tooth, or do you have a problem tooth? A dental crown may be the solution! More than 15 Million Americans have dental crowns or bridges to restore missing, broken or otherwise damaged teeth. Depending on the source of your problem tooth, you may...
“Mask mouth” is a stinky side effect of wearing a mask for hours at a time. Masks can reduce the risk of transmitting infectious diseases, of course, but wearing them for long periods can give you bad breath. Long-tem mask wearing can also lead to other issues, such...
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