You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Restoring Chipped Tooth Options Your Options for Restoring a Chipped Tooth A tooth that’s been chipped doesn’t mean it’s no longer healthy. The same, unfortunately, can’t be said about the attractiveness of your smile, especially if it’s one of your front teeth. A chipped tooth can be quite noticeable and…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Why Professional Teeth Cleanings are Necessary? Maybe you’ve never had a cavity in your life. Perhaps you practically gloat about how great your oral hygiene is. These are all great things to be proud of. Of course, no matter how healthy your smile is this doesn’t mean that you can…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Periodontal Exams Periodontal exams are vital in the maintenance of your oral health as they are used to assess the health of your gums and teeth. They can help your dentist diagnose gum diseases, gingivitis and periodontitis. These exams can also reveal receding gums, exposed roots, tooth grinding and other…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” What is Tooth Decay? Plaque is an insidious substance—a colorless, sticky film—that blankets your teeth and creates an environment in which bacteria erode tooth enamel, cause gum irritation, infection in inner structures such as pulp and the roots, and in extreme cases, tooth loss. Some of the biggest culprits causing…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Brushing Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from your teeth and gums. Getting the debris off your teeth and gums in a timely manner prevents bacteria in the food you eat from turning into harmful, cavity causing acids. Most dentists agree that brushing three times a…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Flossing What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. It generally entails a very thin piece of synthetic cord you insert and move up and down between the sides of two adjoining teeth. Why is flossing important? Many…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Fluoride Facts For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and strengthens tooth enamel, thereby helping to prevent decay of tooth structures. In nearly every U.S. community, public drinking supplies are supplemented with sodium fluoride because the…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Mouth Rinses The Food and Drug Administration classifies mouth rinses into two categories – therapeutic and cosmetic. In general, therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown to actually fight cavities, plaque and gingivitis. On the other hand, cosmetic rinses merely treat breath odor, reduce bacteria and/or remove food particles in…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” Sealants Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these intricate…
You are here:HomeCategory “Tooth Care” DIGITAL X-RAYS When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than by soft tissues (such as cheeks and gums) before striking the film. This creates an image on the radiograph. Teeth appear lighter because fewer…