If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you’re not alone. Some reports show that approximately half of all dental patients have over-sensitive teeth. If you’re struggling with sensitive teeth, consider the following products and procedures to help reduce your pain. Read more
As dentists, we are constantly advocating for flossing to be a part of your dental routine. Flossing is essential for removing plaque and food from tough-to-reach areas between your teeth. Unfortunately, only half of Americans floss daily, and one-fifth don’t floss at all. Although it’s inexcusable, it’s somewhat understandable. Using handheld floss can be disgusting or difficult, especially if you’re having orthodontic work done. If this is the case, you should add a water flosser to your dental routine. Read more
Over the years, there has been much debate surrounding chewing gum and its impact on dental hygiene. The results can dramatically impact the dental hygiene of many Americans, as the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that 1.8 pounds of gum are consumed by the average American each year. Gum chewers can rest easy knowing that chewing gum can be extremely beneficial to their dental hygiene, although there are some limitations in place. Read more
Are you constantly traveling for work, or currently preparing for a vacation? As you rush from airport to airport and check into hotels, you’ll quickly realize it’s tough to maintain your oral hygiene while on the road. It’s not easy to fit your entire bathroom into a toiletry bag! No matter your reason for travel, consider these tips to help maintain your oral health and keep your mouth fresh on the go. Read more
There are a lot of toothpastes out there and a lot of ingredient variety, but at least you can count on there being a few main ingredients: an abrasive for scraping teeth clean, a detergent to foam the paste up and let you know it’s working, flavors to cut through the bad taste of the detergent, and probably fluoride to recrystallize enamel and keep your teeth protected from the damage done by plaque-causing bacteria. Read more
Here’s the short version: no.
The long version does have some good news, though: while chewing gum isn’t as thorough at scrubbing teeth as brushing and while it can’t reach between teeth the way floss can, chewing sugar-free gum can improve the health of your teeth. Read more
Perfectly white teeth are impossible, at least in nature. That’s why it looks a little unnatural when someone whitens their teeth to the point where they practically outshine the rest of their face. But while a perfect white looks weird, the off-white of natural enamel is still widely considered an attractive and healthy color, certainly more so than yellow or dark brown. Read more
The hustle and bustle of life can leave a person feeling as if there are not enough hours in a day to complete all of their tasks. Between working as many hours as it takes to support you and your family, and the never-ending honey-do lists that partners make for each other, time just does not seem to be on our side. However, it is of the utmost importance to brush and floss at least twice a day. The built-up plaque and debris can lead to mouth-altering consequences if left unchecked. Fillings, extractions, implants, and various other techniques combat cavities and tooth loss, but the hope is that by practicing good oral hygiene practices, these types of services won’t be necessary. Read more
At one time, dentures were a sought-after commodity by people missing teeth, and in some cases they still are, but more and more patients are opting for dental implants these days because of the benefits that they provide. Advances in Cosmetic dentistry and technology have made it possible for people to receive a fully functional set of teeth, which are also natural in appearance. There is nothing wrong with dentures, as they are a tried-and-true method, but implants offer a comfortableness that traditional dentures can not provide. Read more
The old saying goes that you never miss something until it is gone, and it holds true in a variety of different situations. When mouth health is in good standing, teeth are white, and it doesn’t hurt to eat or drink, smiling is typically the last thing on one’s mind because they know that it is gorgeous. However, if a yellowish or dingy coating becomes apparent, and stains begin to form on the enamel, your smile, or rather hiding it, becomes one of the only things that you think about on a regular basis. Read more