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...
by Triangle Dentistry | Jun 10, 2019 | Pediatric Dentistry
Babies generally get their first tooth somewhere between six months and a year of age. However, baby teeth care should start as soon as your little one is born. Those early habits you develop with your baby caring for their mouth can set your child up for an entire...
by Triangle Dentistry | Jun 3, 2019 | General Dentistry
The pH levels throughout your body are important in maintaining your overall health. Acidic pH levels are often associated with a higher risk of many health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. As it turns out, having a balanced saliva pH positively...
by Triangle Dentistry | May 6, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry
Flossing is one of the best things you can do for the health of your gums and teeth. Regular flossing removes the plaque on your smile that can lead to cavities, tartar, gingivitis, and even advanced periodontal disease. Gum disease like gingivitis and periodontal...
by Triangle Dentistry | May 1, 2019 | Dentistry, General Dentistry
While maintaining a proper oral hygiene routine, eating a healthy diet, and seeing your dentist regularly all aid in cavity prevention, sometimes it isn’t enough. In these cases, patients can request a professional fluoride varnish at their next dentist appointment....
by Triangle Dentistry | Apr 8, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, General Dentistry
There are more than 700 types of bacteria in your mouth. While some of these types are considered ‘good’, most are hazardous to your oral health. This is why it is important to adopt an efficient oral hygiene routine that removes these bacteria colonies. There are...
by Triangle Dentistry | Apr 1, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, Preventative Dentistry
While oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world, many people are unaware that they have oral cancer until it is too late. This is because the majority of people do not regularly look for signs of oral cancer or take the precautionary steps to reduce...
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