Dental Care

What is a Water Pick?

Do you find yourself frequently forgetting to floss? You’re not alone. Only half of Americans floss daily, and 18.5 percent don’t floss at all. Even if we don’t always remember to do it, flossing is a critical part of maintaining your oral health. Floss allows you to access places the areas between your teeth and gums where your toothbrush [...]

2019-01-16T14:10:24+00:00Dental Care|

streptococcus mutans

Streptococcus Mutans and Your Baby’s Oral Health There’s no doubt babies are kissable, but there’s good reason to take pause before you pucker up. Kissing your baby on the lips may increase their baby’s chances of developing cavities.  Parents who share food, drinks, cups and utensils with their babies may also increase the baby’s chances [...]

2019-01-16T14:10:30+00:00Dental Care|

What is Air Abrasion?

What is Air Abrasion? Many people can’t think of the dentist without imagining the sound of the dental drill. That's because whether preparing a tooth for a dental crown, removing cavities or performing root canal therapy, dentists have relied on this time-tested technology for years. However, modern dentists also have a newer option for removing portions of the tooth structure [...]

2019-01-16T14:10:36+00:00Dental Care|

Dry Mouth, Medication and Your Oral Health

Dry Mouth, Medication and Your Oral Health Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.  Without enough saliva, chewing, eating, swallowing and even talking can be difficult.  Dry mouth also increases the risk for tooth decay because saliva helps keep harmful germs that cause tooth [...]

2019-01-16T14:10:43+00:00Dental Care|

DDS and DMD: What’s the difference?

When you go to the dentist’s office, you will notice that your dentist has either a DDS or DMD degree next to his or her last name. Have you ever wondered what the difference was? Is one degree better than the other? There has always been some confusion about the name of the degree that [...]

2019-01-16T14:10:49+00:00Dental Care|

The Importance of Regular Dental Visits

The Importance of Regular Dental Visits More than 50 years ago, examinations of people entering the military showed that Americans' teeth were in pretty bad shape. Few people took good care of their teeth. There were no guidelines for how often you should see a dentist. There wasn’t a proactive approach to dentistry: many providers [...]

2019-01-16T14:10:56+00:00Dental Care|

What’s in Your Toothpaste?

One of the first things you might notice about a person is a shiny, white smile – the type of smile that lights up a room and causes others to smile back. Fluoride, found in most varieties of toothpaste, is a natural mineral that hardens tooth enamel, which prevents cavities and helps keep teeth healthy. [...]

2019-01-16T14:11:07+00:00Dental Care|

What are Dental Bridges?

  Are you missing one or more teeth? If so, you're not alone. The American Dental Association reports that average adults between 20 and 64 years old have three decayed or missing teeth. Fortunately, you have multiple options for replacing these missing teeth, including dental bridges. Here we dive into what a dental bridge is and [...]

2019-01-16T14:11:12+00:00Dental Care|

What is Tartar

Many people ask their dental professional if there’s a difference between plaque and tartar—and it’s a great question. Both plaque and tartar buildup are common dental problems. Significant plaque buildup can result in tooth decay and gum disease. Tartar is calcified plaque, a hard-mineral deposit that forms on teeth A rough, bumpy line at the base of the [...]

2019-01-16T14:13:00+00:00Dental Care|