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While you already know about brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist regularly, you might have some bad dental habits that are causing damage to your teeth. Take a look at this list of common activities that can negatively impact your oral health, as well as tips that can help you stop. Using Your Teeth as Tools Do you use your teeth to bite tags …
When sitting in a dentist’s office, you’ll likely hear plenty of unfamiliar terminology between your dentist and their assistant(s). While it may seem intimidating to you – sitting in the chair having cavities filled or getting your teeth cleaned – your dentist is simply communicating with their assistants and specialists about your …
If you’ve been to a dentist, then you’ve probably heard about cavities. There is a lot of misinformation out there, so here are five myths about cavities and how to prevent them. 1. Only sugar causes cavities I’m sure when you were a child, someone told you that eating sugar was going to cause cavities. This is true. Sugary foods do cause …
Go to any middle school and you’ll be able to spot dozens of kids wearing metal in their mouths. However, you’re much less likely to spot a row of braces-lined teeth at the next office meeting. Because you don’t see them on adults very often, it’s easy to think of braces as only a kid thing. However, you might be surprised at how many adults …
Everyone’s teeth yellow over time. Just think about how often you use your teeth, and how often they come in contact with food and drinks that can stain. In addition to this, some yellowing can be hereditary. Or your enamel could be translucent; underneath the enamel is dentin, which is a yellowish color. So, if you have thin enamel, the yellow in …
As a new parent, you’re probably spending your fair share of time in your pediatrician’s office! Between well-baby visits, vaccines and baby’s first sniffles, coughs and fevers, most of us visit the pediatrician quite often during the first year of our children’s lives. Whenever you take your little one in for a well visit, the doctor will take …
If you’re like most patients, you dutifully show up for your twice-yearly checkups and cleanings and report back if you chip a filling, suspect a cavity, or experience a toothache. Many patients come in even when they are not having an actual problem because they want to improve the look of their smiles. If you would like to see whiter, brighter, …
According to the CDC, at least 90 percent of adults over 20 have had at least one cavity. And although there are many ways to improve your oral health after the damage is done (teeth whitening, fillings, etc.) it’s best to try to prevent decay before it happens. Flossing, brushing, and mouthwash are always recommended, but here are some foods and …
It used to be that most young adults had their wisdom teeth pulled as a matter of routine. Nowadays, the message is not quite as clear: Some people definitely have to have their third molars extracted, but others don’t. This is a decision that you and your dentist will have to make together, but here are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing …
Many questions may cross your mind when you’re at the dentist. We encourage you to ask them as you think about them, but here are some answers to common questions, in case you’d rather read them from the comfort of your own computer. 1. Can you tell if I lie about flossing? We always ask you about flossing, but the truth is, we can …