If you have kicked the smoking habit, congratulations!!! Your whole body thanks you, including your mouth. Now that you’ve tossed your tobacco, you may need some extra dental care to help with any damage that was created by using tobacco. Teeth cleaning Even if you...
With little improvement in the economy, reduced wages, job loss, and health care costs on the rise, people are cutting expenses wherever they can. Often, people start by forging dental appointments. Other times, dental visits are seen as optional and fall off the list...
Considered the earliest form of gum disease, gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. At this stage, signs usually include redness, swelling, and slight bleeding when you brush. Gingivitis occurs because of plaque, the sticky film that constantly develops on teeth and...
Designed to imitate nature and preserve your teeth, biomimetic dentistry focuses on restoring weak, damaged, and decayed teeth to keep them strong and prevent bacterial invasion. With biomimetic dentistry, dentists study the properties of nature to duplicate them in...
You may know all about basic dental care. Most people can tell you about the importance of brushing twice a day and flossing regularly. If you asked friends and family, they could probably list the virtues of eating whole grains, lean meats, and green vegetables to...
Twice a year you should make an appointment for a dental checkup. These visits allow your dentist to examine your mouth and assess your current oral health status. Many people avoid seeing the dentist because they don’t have time or they have anxiety about the...