When it comes to restoring a damaged or decayed tooth, dental crowns can be one of the most effective restorative dental treatments. Our dental team is happy to answer your questions about dental crowns, including their many uses. How is a dental crown used? Uses of dental crowns go beyond repairing tooth decay to perform the following dental functions: –... read more »
Although cavities are nothing new with our oral health, the methods that have been used to combat them for decades are still just as relevant as they are today. With most oral health care disorders, it is paramount to keep your mouth clean and clear of bacteria and food residue, as the longer various substances are in contact with your... read more »
Preventing problems with tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer and other oral health maladies can go a long way toward maintaining your quality of life. Of course, maintaining good oral health is about more than occasionally brushing and flossing your teeth. In fact, it incorporates several factors and each are of equal importance. To that end, your dentist, Dr. Christopher... read more »
Did you know that your tongue has over a thousand taste buds on it? Have you ever heard that your tongue is actually the strongest muscle in your body? Your tongue plays an important role in helping you breathe, eat, and even speak. Caring for your tongue well will help you stay more comfortable and maintain great oral health. If... read more »
The mouth is a fascinating work of anatomy. It is home to teeth and gums, tongue and throat bacteria! Lots and lots of bacteria. For the average adult, anywhere from 100 to 200 species of bacteria may live in your mouth. And even those who take good care of their teeth, will likely have 1,000 to 100,000 bacteria on every tooth surface! Many... read more »
As you eat your favorite Christmas treats and foods, it’s very important that you take proper care of your smile. If you don’t, your smile will suffer serious consequences, and you don’t want that this holiday season! So, to help you prevent dental issues and care for your smile, we recommend doing the following things this Christmas: No. 1: Eat... read more »
You know that you should visit your dentist to have a checkup. You’ve probably heard that it’s important to visit your dentist every six months. While that’s true, it’s also very important that you take care of your teeth at home—either with traditional tools or powered ones. For many people, powered and manual options tend to work about as well,... read more »
Are you wiser than your wisdom teeth? Check out your dental knowledge with the quiz below. Sugar causes tooth decay. Plaque acid causes tooth decay, though plaque does produce this acid using sugar. Fluoride occurs naturally in water. Fluoride is a mineral which has varying levels in natural water supplies. We add more fluoride to most public water systems to... read more »
