Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is essential for your overall oral health and well-being. While dental extractions are sometimes necessary to address severe oral health issues, they can often be avoided with proper dental care and preventive measures. To help you...
Oral health is about more than getting a bright, straight smile. You can’t forget about your gums! Taking care of your gums is essential to your overall oral health. Nearly half of adults have some form of gum disease. Gum disease begins when bacteria and plaque build...
If you experience sudden pain in your teeth while consuming cold and hot food and beverages, eating something sour or acidic, or inhaling in cold or hot temperatures, you likely have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity can happen for many reasons, including worn or...
Fluoride is an important mineral that helps prevent cavities and reverse early signs of tooth decay in children and adults. It makes the tooth enamel more resistant to acid attacks from sugars and bacteria in the mouth. However, too much fluoride can cause something...
Bad breath is a common issue that affects people of all ages. It can be embarrassing, but it many cases it can also be avoided. Good oral hygiene habits make it harder for bacteria to accumulate in your mouth, lessening your chances of bad breath. To keep your breath...
Is your toothbrush actually keeping your mouth clean? Even if you follow your dentist’s recommendations on daily brushing and flossing, a dirty toothbrush can complicate your efforts to fight bacteria. Your toothbrush doesn’t have to look dirty to be dirty, either. In...
