Dental hygienists always stress the importance of flossing. Flossing may seem tedious, but it contributes greatly to your health. Experts say that brushing your teeth and gargling mouthwash cannot remove what’s lodged between the narrow gaps of your teeth. ... Read more ​​​​​​​
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Once you get your dental implants, you immediately get a lot of benefits. Such advantages are improved speech and appearance, comfort, and good oral health. When you have dental implants, you don’t have to be conscious about them or worried that they would pop out of your mouth. Even with the reported stability of dental implants, it is still vital to know if yours need replacements. Here are the signs and symptoms that indicate the need for new dental implants.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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Gum disease is one of the biggest threats to our dental and wider health. Affecting as many as 42% of the current adult U.S. population at this time and likely to affect all of us at some point in our life, this progressive condition occurs when the clear, sticky film that consistently coats our teeth, called plaque, spreads onto the gum tissue. This plaque contains high levels of bacteria and these bacteria cause our gums to become inflamed and irritated. As the bacteria reproduce, the effects become more severe until infection sets in. Eventually, this infection spreads throughout the mouth and jaw, destroying the structures responsible for holding our teeth in place.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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The wisdom teeth take their name from their typically late eruption into our mouths, often not coming in until we are in late adolescence or even our early twenties. These teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very backs of our mouths. Despite sounding important, many people can function perfectly well without their wisdom teeth, which is fortunate because they are the most commonly removed of any of our teeth. If your wisdom teeth aren’t currently causing you any issues, you may be a little flummoxed if you are then recommended to have them removed. However, if your dentist makes this recommendation, it is usually for a very good reason.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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You could be forgiven for thinking that dental decay can only be treated using invasive methods involving drilling out areas of decay and restoring the tooth with cavity fillings, crowns or other solutions. After all, in the past, these were the only options. However, today there is a solution that can reverse dental decay without the need for invasive treatment. It is called Silver Diamine Fluoride. ... Read more ​​​​​​​
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The good news is that if caught early, gum disease is reversible. Here’s how.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an FDA-approved treatment that has been proven to be very effective in treating dental caries and preventing the progression of decay within the affected tooth or spreading to other, neighboring teeth. It offers patients a non-invasive alternative to the traditional method of dealing with caries, which involves drilling out the decay and replacing it with a filling material. Instead, by opting for silver diamine fluoride treatment, you can support your child in preserving their natural tooth for as long as possible.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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Sedation dentistry isn’t something that many people have come across, yet it has the ability to revolutionize your dental care. This is because sedation dentistry makes it possible for people who, due to disability or dental phobia, might not otherwise normally be able to tolerate dental appointments, be able to receive the quality dental care that they deserve. The increased accessibility of sedation dentistry means that it is now widely available, meaning that more people than ever can benefit from this valuable resource.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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When you suffer from a fairly strong fear of the dentist, the prospect of having a dental procedure can feel like the impossible. In fact, many patients actively avoid visiting their dentist even for a check-up for fear that they will be told that they need treatment. Unfortunately, this means that your dental health is almost certainly needlessly suffering. Dental check-ups are an invaluable part of your preventative dental care, enabling your dentist to identify developing issues early and before they cause symptoms or have a detrimental impact on your oral health. However, it isn’t just your teeth and smile that are at risk. Research has found conclusive evidence that there are very real links between oral hygiene and good overall health, with patients who neglect their dental care being found to be more likely to suffer from conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease and more.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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Bacteria. These single-celled, microscopic organisms are everywhere – in the environment around us and even living inside us. The entire human body is filled with bacteria. Some are considered ‘good’ since they help our body to function, such as by helping us to digest our food or by fighting invading microbes that could make us ill. However, many of the bacteria living inside us are not so good for our health – including those that live in our mouths.... Read more ​​​​​​​
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