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...
by Triangle Dentistry | Aug 5, 2019 | General Dentistry
While dentures are not exact replacements for natural teeth, they can be instrumental in helping people who have lost their natural teeth appear and function as close to normal as possible. Occasionally, our patients have difficulties adjusting to life with dentures....
by Triangle Dentistry | Aug 2, 2019 | Pediatric Dentistry
The toddler years between 12 to 36 months of age are often some of the most challenging for parents – especially as teeth begin to grow in and it’s time to start introducing a solid dental hygiene routine. It’s also the time when parents have to address the habit of...
by Triangle Dentistry | Jul 15, 2019 | General Dentistry, Personal Dental Care
Teeth grinding, referred to as bruxism, is a common problem for both children and adults. While teeth grinding or teeth clenching more commonly occurs at night, called nocturnal bruxism, some people suffer from bruxism while they are awake. This is a problem because...
by Triangle Dentistry | Jul 9, 2019 | General Dentistry, Personal Dental Care, Preventative Dentistry
According to the NIH, more than 90 percent of adults will get a cavity, also called dental caries, at least once in their lifetime. About 26 percent of individuals between the ages of 20 and 64 will have at least one unfilled cavity. Many Americans question how long...
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