Over time, if you neglect your brushing and flossing routine, plaque and tartar will form on your teeth. This occurs during the early stages of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, and can cause gum inflammation, bad breath, loose teeth, and much more. To protect the health of your teeth and gums and reduce …
Can You Eat After a Filling?
A dental filling is one of the most common procedures in dentistry, so it’s extremely likely that you’ll require one (or several) over the course of your life. By treating tooth damage caused by decay, a filling can restore the function and appearance of a tooth while also preventing further decay. The treatment process is …
What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
You’re biting into a crisp apple or enjoying a steaming hot cup of joe, when, suddenly – ouch. You feel a shooting pain in one or more of your teeth, and you have no idea where it came from. So what causes sensitive teeth? Find out about common causes, as well as ways to treat and …
How to Cure Bad Breath
No one wants to learn that they have bad breath. The unpleasant odor could scare away your crush, ruin your chances at an important interview, or put your friends in an awkward situation. Fortunately, you can learn how to cure bad breath. With some good dental hygiene, good oral habits, and perhaps the help of …
Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?
If you’ve recently been told that you suffer from bruxism (grinding, clenching, or gnashing of the teeth), you might be perplexed. Many people with bruxism aren’t aware they have it because they grind their teeth at night, while sleeping. And even if you grind your teeth during the daytime, you may not be aware that …
How Is a Tooth Extracted?
Permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes life has other plans. Your dentist may recommend extracting one of your teeth for a variety of reasons: to remove a decayed or infected tooth, to remove a tooth loosened by periodontal disease, to correct crowding, to prevent an impacted tooth from harming your oral …
What Is Socket Preservation?
Many parts of your mouth, including your gums and jawbone, are composed of living tissue. When a tooth is extracted, a hole (or “socket”) is left behind, and the jawbone will no longer receive stimulation where the tooth was located. Due to this lack of stimulation, the living tissue will begin to shift and the …
Dental Bone Grafting Recovery: Tips and Tricks
When you think of your oral health, you may focus on your teeth and gums, but don’t forget about the underlying support for your teeth: your jaw bone. Without a healthy jaw bone, your teeth would not sit firmly in place; instead, they would loosen and eventually fall out! If you suffer from untreated gum …
How to Get into the Habit of Flossing
Although most people will acknowledge that flossing is incredibly important for oral health, only 4 in 10 Americans floss at least once a day. This is especially perplexing when you consider that flossing is inexpensive, accessible, and requires relatively little time. For many people, it’s all about building the habit. After all, don’t you brush …
Symptoms of Over-Brushing Teeth
In many situations, people are praised for “giving it their all.” Picture a runner sprinting to the finish line, a student using every spare minute to study for an exam, or a drummer who leaves the stage with calloused fingers and a sweaty brow. They’re congratulated for their hard work, for pushing themselves to the …