What is it? Fluoride is commonly used in dentistry to strengthen enamel, which is the outer layer of your teeth. It helps to prevent cavities, so it’s sold in some kinds of toothpaste, and it’s also added in small amounts to public water supplies in the United States and many other countries. But, what exactly […]
Why Are Visits To The Dentist So Important?
Twice A Year There’s a major reason why the American Dental Association, and your dentist, recommend that you come in for a cleaning/exam every six months. Regular dental visits are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. If you need additional help, we may even suggest you come in and see us even more frequently, until we […]
Sugar and Your Teeth
Sugar, Sugar Everyone knows eating too much sugar can lead to tooth decay, but many aren’t exactly aware of how and why it happens. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in your mouth that uses sugar from foods and drinks to produce acids that dissolve and do damage to your teeth. Each acid attack lasts for around 20 […]
15 Fun Facts About Your Teeth
Teeth They are strange little things Always biting Leaving their crescent, jagged mark Everywhere Tough bone, made to last They say a smile on your face Is the most beautiful accessory A person can have But no perfect smiles are without Teeth Our teeth are wonderful, fascinating things! Their main purpose is chewing, or breaking down […]
Taking a Bite out of Stress
It’s widely known that stress takes a toll on our bodies, but what effect does stress have specifically on your oral health? In addition to the many ways stress affects our entire body, the teeth, mouth, jaw, and gums can be seriously affected. Understanding how stress affects the mouth is an important way to proactively head […]
How Does Aging Affect Your Teeth?
As we get older, many different things happen to our bodies. Overall wisdom tells us the best thing we can do is embrace the process and enjoy the ride. However as is the case with most things, there are some ways we can proactively choose to live and care for our bodies that will pay off tremendously […]