It can be the lingering remnants of a recent meal, or just the normal condition your mouth is in when you wake up; either way, bad breath is embarrassing. When it doesn’t go away by conventional methods (i.e., brushing your teeth, rinsing with mouthwash, chewing sugarless gum, etc.), then the condition is known as halitosis,… Read more »
Category: Dental Health
How Do You Treat Teeth-Grinding?
Do you grind your teeth every so often, but don’t consider it a big deal? What if you grind your teeth in your sleep, too, and don’t even realize it? Bruxism describes the habitual, often unconscious grinding of your teeth, and though the damage it causes isn’t always immediate, the condition can seriously threaten your… Read more »
Don’t Drink your Cavities
Is there anything on earth harder than diamonds? No, but there is something in your body which is second in line. Tooth enamel. After glass-cutting diamonds, the coating on your teeth is the next hardest substance on earth. Since your teeth are guarded by something so strong, healthy teeth should be a given, right? Unfortunately,… Read more »
Talking about the Timing of Flossing
Has your mom, significant other, or dentist ever reminded you to floss at least once a day after you brush your teeth? Flossing is an element of oral hygiene often neglected by patients. Bacteria, food particles, plaque, and tartar can settle between teeth and cause problems where your toothbrush doesn’t reach. But why do so… Read more »
Oral Piercings Can Damage Teeth and Gums
Oral piercings are a trend that is not the favorite of dentists across the world. This form of self-expression may seem much more temporary than others, like a tattoo, for example. However, you may be making more of a commitment than you realize when you choose to pierce your lip or tongue. Tooth damage and… Read more »
Sedation Dentistry: A Bit of History
Sedation dentistry is arguably one of the greatest dental innovations in recent years. The option to undergo dental work while remaining asleep and comfortable makes all the difference for some highly anxious patients. Multiple procedures can be implemented at one single appointment, thanks to sedation. Comfort in dentistry isn’t exactly a new concept, however. Here… Read more »
Preventing Gum Disease
Have you ever wondered why your gums sometimes bleed or become red and swollen? This is a mild form of gum disease known as gingivitis, and according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC,) half of American adults aged 30 and over have gum disease. Bacteria in our mouth… Read more »
