Protecting Your Protection: Ways to Care for Your Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel is your first and last line of defense against the outside world. It is like a force field, shielding your teeth from external physical damage, protecting it from extreme changes in temperature, and combating some of the harmful effects of chemical reactions from the foods you eat. It is considered the hardest substance […]
Proper Flossing Technique
Learning the proper way to floss your teeth and finding the right technique is essential for good oral hygiene. The reason why we floss is to serve as a compliment to regular brushing of your teeth. Sometimes when we brush, we miss the plaque and food particles that get caught between our teeth in under […]
How And Why You Should Whiten Your Teeth
When we smile we project a strong, positive vibe that can impact the people around you. That’s why having a bright, white smile should be an important part of your dental hygiene. A brighter smile casts the impression of vitality, warmth, and good health. Your smile can also help in your career, in your social […]
What To Do If You Have A Cracked Tooth
Although our teeth are durable, there may be instances that cause a tooth or many teeth to become cracked. Having a cracked tooth is in most cases curable, but still an annoyance to deal with. With proper care and a good dentist, you can have your smile back to its best. First lets examine the […]
Which Toothbrush Is Right For Me: Electric or Manual?
When choosing between an electric toothbrush and a manual toothbrush there are certain factors to keep in mind. Both toothbrushes will do the job of cleaning your teeth, fighting plaque, removing bacteria and wiping bacteria off the gums. However, when it comes to efficiency and quality versus price and availability your decision may be a […]
Is It Essential To See My Regular Dentist Before My Cosmetic Dentist?
If you have a cosmetic dentistry procedure coming up it may be essential that you go and visit your general dentist first to ensure that your cosmetic dentist is able to perform the cosmetic dental procedure. By visiting your general dentist, he may be able to eliminate certain risk factors that would likely alleviate your […]
Dentists Save Lives
Think about the people who come to mind when you think about saving lives: firemen, policemen, emergency room physicians. But did you know that dentists can also save your life? Your dentist knows a lot more about your overall health than you may think. By interpreting signs and symptoms appearing in your mouth your dentist […]
Choosing the Right Dentist For Your Child
So you have a dentist you’ve been going to for most of your adult life. The dentist seems nice enough and you’ve had your occasional cavities filled with minimal issue. Now, later in your life, you’re fortunate enough to have a child who also needs dental care. Now think back to when you were a […]
Getting Over the Fear of Going to the Dentist
As if it were programmed into our genes, it seems as though many of us have this fear of going to the dentist. Maybe it is because of media influence; television movies, or maybe you had a bad experience as a child. Nonetheless, many people suffer from the fear of going to the dentist and […]
How Important is Oral Hygiene To Overall Health?
Not having good oral hygiene doesn’t just cause problems with your teeth and mouth, but can also lead to problems with your overall health including cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, and diabetes. Read on to learn the link between oral hygiene and these diseases. Mouth Health and Overall Health – The Missing Link Scientists have attributed much […]