Oral diseases affect almost 4 billion people in the world. Nearly half of the population is suffering from simple untreated tooth decay. Routine brushing and flossing are vital to maintaining good dental health but may not be enough for a deep clean that is necessary for good long-term dental health. Your teeth also need professional…
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Caring for Your Teeth After Teeth Whitening
Now that you’ve whitened your teeth, you probably can’t stop smiling. And who can blame you? Teeth whitening is a great way to eliminate years of stains and discoloration that may have prevented you from looking and feeling your best. But remember – just because your teeth are pearly white today doesn’t mean they will…
Do Root Canals Cause Health Problems?
A root canal is a dental procedure that is performed to save decaying, infected, or injured teeth. This is a common procedure for a cracked tooth or a deep cavity that often causes pain. Like any invasive dental procedure, a root canal is done with anesthesia. You may feel mild discomfort for a few days…
Are Dental Sealants a Thing of the Past?
Other than brushing your teeth and flossing every day, there used to be little recourse for preventing tooth decay. However, dental sealants became available in the mid-20th century and have provided an effective defense against cavities ever since. Sealants continue to be an excellent way to protect teeth from decay, especially in children. Let’s look…
Is men’s dental health linked to snoring?
Statistically, men snore more than women. It could be that they sleep harder, they consume more alcohol than women, or that they simply refuse to seek medical attention for sleep-related disorders. We all have a friend who complains that their husband or partner sounds like a freight train when he sleeps. For those who have…
Do I Really Need to Floss?
We’ve all been there: You’re sitting in the dentist’s chair and they ask, “Have you been flossing?” Even though the importance of proper brushing, rinsing, and flossing is ingrained in most of us at an early age, this simple act often gets ignored. According to one study, only four out of 10 Americans floss at…
5 Favorite Things Your Dentist Loves about Their Job
Loving one’s work comes from a collection of favorable factors. People who enjoy and thrive in their jobs have several things in common. They’re proud to work there; they fulfill expectations, make a real impact and feel recognized. They enjoy relationships with their coworkers, follow their passion, and strive for excellence rather than the impossible…
Will My Root Canal Make Me Loopy?
If you have ever had a toothache, you know it is not the kind of pain you can ignore for long. One of the causes of tooth pain is an infection of the root. We will talk more about how that happens, but when the root of your tooth is infected, you may end up…
Six Ways to Stop a Toothache Quickly
Sometimes, a toothache can come on quickly, and there may be a forecast for considerable pain until you make it to the dentist. The dreaded tooth pain has reared its ugly head on a Saturday night and your dentist office won’t be open until Monday morning. You need to stop this toothache quickly or else…
Can Your Toothpaste Damage Your Teeth?
It’s a lesson we’ve been taught since we were young: Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Seems simple enough, right? But with so many toothpaste choices out there, how do you know which type is best? And are there any that can could damage your teeth? Some of the ingredients in toothpaste that…
