The foundation of good oral hygiene is brushing your teeth properly and regularly. If you stick to a good daily routine of brushing and flossing, you will have a bright smile for longer, you’ll have less problems with cavities and won’t have to visit your dentist so often. How many times a day should we…
A few things you should know about gum disease
Infection of the tissue around your teeth is often called gum disease and it is one of the common reasons of tooth loss in adults. Most of the time, gum disease has no pain so many patients don’t even know that they have it. Gum disease or periodontal disease is caused by plaque which is…
Why Does My Breath Still Stink After Brushing?
We’ve all been there. We wake up, brush our teeth, and go through our regular routine of preparing for the day. However, shortly into our day, even before we’ve eaten lunch, it’s obvious that we have a case of bad breath. Most of us will probably start frantically searching for a way to freshen our…
How Can Tooth and Bone Loss Occur?
Many people are unaware that tooth and bone loss can occur if dental health isn’t properly kept up on. Age is a large factor when it comes to tooth and bone loss as well and this isn’t an aspect that can be helped as much. However, both age and lack of care can still be…
Causes of Root Canal Inflammation
Our bodies can be a strange place where issues pop up and you’re wondering where in the world it came from. Sometimes, when our teeth give us major issues, especially if we keep a pretty good dental hygiene routine, it can catch us off guard. One of these frustrating moments can be root canal inflammation….
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Preventing Plaque & Cavities
What is Plaque? Plaque is a soft sticky film made from leftover food particles and salvia that mix in your mouth and build upon your teeth, containing millions of little bacteria. Without proper brushing and flossing after meals and keeping up with your routine dental checkups, the bacteria in plaque can cause gum periodontal gum…
Successful Treatments for Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease can be quite common among Americans. Depending on the severity of the disease, this will determine what treatment your dentist will suggest. There are various successful treatments for periodontal disease that are both non-surgical or surgical. Of course, your dentist will always suggest non-surgical options first since these are better for patients and…
What are the Signs of Periodontal Disease?
It can be easy to overlook random little signs and symptoms our body throws at us. Especially if they’re not very noticeable at first. However, some of these smaller symptoms we ignore can turn into major problems that are much harder and more expensive to fix, the longer we wait. Periodontal disease doesn’t sound like…