A healthy smile doesn’t take much to stay healthy. Yet, if your hygiene routine is lacking, then you’re at a much greater risk of experiencing issues that require more extensive treatment. Visiting your dentist regularly for professional checkups and cleanings is vital to your good dental health, but so is effectively keeping your teeth clean… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Resolving To Improve Your Daily Oral Health Care
Making the right resolutions can help you spend the new year healthier, and happier. One thing you should think about when making resolutions is how you can improve your oral care. Even if you have been able to prevent dental problems like tooth decay for many years, improvements in your daily habits can be beneficial…. Read more »
Sparing Your Smile From The Effects Of Teeth Grinding
Some wear and tear will inevitably affect your teeth – after all, they are routinely dealing with biting and chewing forces. That being said, an excessive degree of wear and tear can lead to cosmetic problems, and leave teeth weakened. One cause of excess wear and tear is bruxism, or a habit of teeth grinding…. Read more »
Is Your Oral Health In Jeopardy Because Of Tartar?
How can the presence of tartar affect your oral health? Tartar forms when plaque is left behind on your teeth. Over time, the substance will cause continued harm to your smile, and raise the likelihood that you will suffer a cavity, or develop gum disease. Unfortunately, once plaque hardens to tartar, your brushing and flossing… Read more »
Quiz: Effective Anti-Cavity Measures You Can Take
Could you be doing more to prevent cavities from forming? A combination of smart daily habits and regular dental exams can be highly effective at protecting your smile from decay. Make sure you brush at least two times, taking the time and care to fully clean your teeth. You should also make sure you floss,… Read more »
Putting A Stop To Chronic Pain Stemming From TMJ Issues
Different patients will experience problems with their temporomandibular joints (TMJs) for different reasons. An injury may have affected the alignment of these joints, or they may be arthritic. It is possible that malocclusion has left you with an improper bite alignment, which can lead to problems. If you are suffering TMJ dysfunction, make sure you… Read more »
Staying Hydrated Can Help Prevent Tooth Decay
How confident are you that you do a good job staying hydrated? If you fail to consume an adequate amount of water, you can put yourself at a disadvantage when it comes to your well-being. You may not realize it, but the benefits of staying hydrated also extend to your smile, as drinking more water… Read more »
