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Your Oral Health as You Age
During the aging process, the condition of our oral health is even more important. Although the mouth undergoes some change as we age, losing your teeth does not have to be one of them. Teeth can generally be kept for a lifetime with proper maintenance. Drinking tap water can be beneficial for the teeth no..
read moreTips to avoid Tooth Decay and Cavities
Preventative treatment is very important in the modern dental world. Tooth decay is a commonly seen problem that can be easily prevented with basic knowledge of good oral upkeep. Many people have gone to the dentist to deal with a cavity, but understanding a few things about the teeth can stop you from having to..
read moreHow smoking affects the mouth
Smoking causes damage to many parts of the body, but many people do not realize the effect it can have on Oral Health. Smoking can cause periodontal disease, increase the healing time of the mouth, and increases the risk of oral cancer. Additionally, it worsens bad breath, and the stains that accumulate from the tar..
read moreToothaches and related problems
One of the most common dental problems, toothaches, have a wide variety of causes and treatments. Gum, jaw, and tooth pain can be easily confused with each other, and without the help of a professional dentist they can be almost impossible to diagnose. However, in many cases where a tooth is damaged or sensitive to..
read morePlaque, cavities, and tartar
Covering the entire surface of the teeth there exists a complicated, harmless biosphere of various bacteria called a biofilm, or plaque. This biofilm is a diverse collection of bacteria colonies, which are drawn to the smooth texture of the tooth. Unlike mostly all other cells in the body, the teeth do not shed and replace..
read moreDo you grind your teeth at night?
Teeth grinding, or Bruxism, is the clenching, grinding, or biting of your teeth. It can take place during the day or night, on purpose or more involuntarily. Commonly found in children, nighttime grinding and chewing on the teeth can cause sensitivity and wear on baby teeth; when adults grind their teeth, the damage is more..
read moreDo you live in a remote area or out of town?
Not having the right type of dentist in your hometown can pose a challenge. What if you live in a remote area? Can you still get the kind of dental care that you need? This is an important question that we will explore in this next video. Take a look. Fortunately, modern medicine has made..
read moreExplore your options for fillings. Are you a gold person?
Many people truly love gold fillings. Others simply don’t. What about you? Is there a time when you should spend that money and fill your mouth full of gold? In this video we will explore that very question. Take a look. The reality of it is that there are many options when it comes to..
read moreKnowing if you need a specialist for your dental problems
By the very definition, the term specialist refers to a situation where the needs are beyond normal, or you have “special” needs and hence the need for a “specialist”. The challenge is figuring out the difference between normal or average dental care needs and those more rare instances when we actually require something beyond that...
read moreAre Dentures the best option? What are my other options?
As we grow older, our bodies are naturally going to go through the process of aging with us. This includes our mouth, gums and teeth. We may begin to lose a tooth here and there. A very common question that we hear is, do I really need dentures? Are they my only choice? Watch this..
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