Fluoride treatments are available at the dentist’s office as a means to protect the teeth from decay. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in many foods and water. With this, minerals are deposited to the enamel layer of the teeth known as remineralization. Every day, minerals are added to and lost from... Continue reading
Are you worried about your children’s teeth? Does your child have deep grooves in their molars? For some children brushing and flossing simply isn’t enough to keep cavities away. If your child is cavity prone you may want to consider protecting your child’s teeth with dental sealants. Tooth decay in children and teenagers usually occurs... Continue reading
Since your smile is one of the first things that people notice, it’s important to keep your smile healthy on the inside and out with regular dental cleanings. Taking care of your smile is vital to your oral health. Brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time with fluoride toothpaste is step... Continue reading
spray form of dental anesthesia that has been found to be as effective as injectable anesthesia in four of five dental patients in recent clinical studies. This form of anesthesia is being tested for safety by the United States Food and Drug Administration and could be available sometime in 2014. Do you avoid the dentist... Continue reading
If you are wearing traditional braces to straighten your teeth or correct bite problems in your mouth, it is vitally important to practice good daily oral hygiene. This is also the case if one of your children is currently wearing traditional braces. It is very important to thoroughly brush and floss your teeth everyday while... Continue reading
For many years, people went through their adult lives with cracked or misaligned or discolored teeth thinking that they did not have a viable option for correcting their dental appearance issues. Today, however, there are many options available – and one of these options happens to be a very popular choice among adults. Porcelain dental... Continue reading
A root canal is a proven endodontic procedure to save a natural tooth. Let’s face it; needing a root canal is not pleasant. The pain associated with a root canal has been called excruciating to say the least. The intolerable pain of needing a root canal has nothing to do with this helpful restorative procedure.... Continue reading
Does it hurt when you drink hot or cold beverages, when you try to enjoy an ice cream cone or even when you brush? If you have sensitive teeth, you’re not alone! Tooth sensitivity can stem from a number of issues and millions of people suffer from varying degrees of tooth sensitivity. Brushing too hard... Continue reading
If you have a child with special needs, you already know that something as simple as teeth brushing and or flossing isn’t that simple. Do you dread taking your special needs child to the dentist? There are a number of factors that make oral care more difficult in special needs children. Studies indicate that cavities... Continue reading
Most people associate heart burn, that awful burning sensation inside of the chest and all that comes with it, as the primary side effect of acid reflux (aka gastroesophageal reflux disease – GERD). Most people don’t realize that not all people who suffer from GERD have heartburn. In fact, for many acid reflux sufferers, it’s... Continue reading
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