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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|

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 is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?

What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly referred to as TMJ, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. It is not known for certain how many people have TMJ disorders, but some estimates suggest that over 10 million Americans [...]

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|

What is Plaque?

Run your tongue over your teeth. Did you just eat or haven’t brushed in a while? That film that you feel on your teeth is called plaque. This is the buildup you’re trying to remove every time you brush and floss. But why is it harmful? And why is it so important remove? Plaque is [...]

2019-01-16T14:15:45+00:00Dental Care|

Dental Emergencies and Oral First Aid Kits

Accidents, including those that affect your teeth and mouth, can happen at anytime of the day or night. Some oral injuries may need immediate treatment, while others can wait until your dentist's normal business hours. If the situation doesn’t call for immediate care, it is important to have the right tools around to take care [...]

2019-01-16T14:13:35+00:00Uncategorized|

Oral Health, and Your Heart’s Connection

It's increasingly common to hear that oral health is vital for overall health. More than 80 percent of Americans, for example, are living with periodontal or gum disease, which often goes undiagnosed. This may be because the patient's teeth feel fine, so they avoid going to the dentist, and visits to the physician rarely focus [...]

2019-01-16T14:13:40+00:00Dental Care|