If you have one or more teeth that are missing or must be removed, you will want new teeth to fill in the gaps. If you do not want to have dental surgery (which is required for dental implants), or if your jawbone isn’t strong and healthy enough for implants, your dentist may recommend that…
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What Is My Dental Hygienist Doing?
Your mouth is the entryway to your digestive and respiratory systems, so it indeed plays a key function in your health. As such, it needs optimum protection and care. To keep your mouth clean and healthy, you need to brush and floss every day. You also need to keep regular dental appointments – which naturally…
Vitamins and Your Dental Health
Did you know that you can practically eat your way to a healthy and beautiful smile? When it comes to consuming vitamins and nutrients, your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body that needs those extra vitamins and nutrients to thrive. By eating foods or taking supplements that contain the right…
Should I Brush My Teeth Before or After Breakfast?
Which activity should come first in your morning routine: breakfast or brushing your teeth? Old habits die (very) hard, but you should heed the advice of your dentist on brushing and flossing routines. You may be thinking, I brush, so does it really matter when I brush? Well, the truth is, it does. Below, we…
What Happens if You Don’t Treat an Infected Tooth?
What do pain, sensitivity when chewing, bad breath, facial swelling, and fever have in common? They’re all signs of an abscessed tooth – a condition where a pocket of pus (caused by a bacterial infection) builds up around the tooth. Every year approximately 200,000 Americans suffer from the debilitating pain brought on by an infected…
Summer Tips for Healthy Teeth
Summer is a great time of year to enjoy the nice weather, spend time outside with family and friends, and enjoy yummy snacks. However, there are a lot of popular summer foods that are not so good for your teeth. Here are some tips that can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums this summer….
How Do I Keep My Mouth Healthy?
Good dental health is something everyone strives for. The trick is being proactive with your dental hygiene. Here are some easy ways to keep your mouth healthy and your smile bright. See how many you can incorporate into you and your family’s dental health regimen. · Regular brushing and flossing. Brushing daily and flossing between…
Caring for Your Teeth in Your 30s, 40s and 50s
As we age, our bodies need different types of care – and our teeth are no different. The dental care and teeth-cleaning routine that worked for you in your 20s may need to be tweaked as you enter various life stages. For beautiful, healthy teeth that last a lifetime, here are guidelines for caring for…
Product Spotlight: CariVu
Modern dentistry includes many innovative diagnostic and treatment technologies. It seems that every year brings a new advancement, but they are not all equally useful or beneficial to patients. The CariVu cavity detection device from DEXIS safely provides a valuable service that saves time, money, and teeth! The DEXIS CariVu uses light waves to produce…
