Plaque is a bacteria-filled substance in your mouth. It sticks to your tooth surfaces every day. Even though you can remove a lot of it with brushing and flossing, you will not be able thoroughly rid your teeth of this problematic substance. While this may sound frustrating, you have nothing to worry about. We offer… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry
Compelling Reasons to Choose Preventive Dentistry
If you know anything about prevention then you are clear on this point: Prevention in the dental world means that you are making efforts to enjoy health by keeping problems from occurring or resulting in serious side effects. However, we find that because patients often remain a bit unclear regarding the details of preventive dentistry,… Read more »
Sleep Apnea Treatment: Do You Need It?
If we determine that you suffer from sleep apnea, you will certainly need to visit us for sleep apnea treatment to protect your health and improve nightly rest. However, sometimes figuring out whether you suffer from this sleep disorder and if treatment is essential to you is the confusing part. Sleep apnea is a problem that… Read more »
Preventive Dentistry: True-or-False Quiz
You have probably heard your entire life that prevention is always the wisest course of action when it comes to taking care of yourself. The same is true for dentistry for a good reason. Most oral diseases and disorders are completely preventable, which means you will never have to deal with uncomfortable symptoms if you… Read more »
Baking Soda for Your Oral Health
Toothpaste with fluoride is your typical go-to for every day cleaning of your teeth, but did you know that occasional brushing with baking soda may actually improve your oral health? Not only is this crystalline powder good for making cakes, but it also helps to remove surface stains from your teeth, brighten your smile, and… Read more »
FAQs About Tooth Decay
Everyone knows that bad oral hygiene will lead to tooth decay; but do you know why it happens? Many people do not understand how and why cavities form, and may be more at risk of developing them for this reason. The tooth decay process has multiple steps and several controllable factors involved. By making good… Read more »
Reasons You Should Not Skip Your Dental Cleaning
Like many patients, you may find yourself wondering if it’s really any big deal if you skip your next appointment to see us. When it comes to keeping your smile clean, it is very important that you do not skip your dental cleaning. We can understand why patients assume missing a visit or two is… Read more »
How Your Saliva Can Stop Cavities
You probably don’t give much thought to your saliva. However, if you suffer from dry mouth, it may be all you can think about! Saliva is actually vital to your dental health. If you have dry mouth, your salivary glands are not able to produce enough saliva, and you will face a much higher risk… Read more »
How Tea Affects Your Teeth
This time of year, it’s great to curl up with a hot, steaming mug of your favorite beverage. Unfortunately, many of your favorite winter drinks are not exactly good for your smile. Coffee causes significant discoloration, and hot chocolate is packed with harmful sugar. With health care experts touting the benefits of tea, you may… Read more »
5 Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
You know the best ways to prevent cavities. Brush at least twice a day, floss at least once, and visit the dentist every six months or more. However, it turns out that there is a lot more you could be doing to protect your healthy smile. Cavities are the result of two things: bacteria and… Read more »
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