If you have a cavity already, then you should not try to avoid treatment. Otherwise, the cavity will only grow worse and make more extensive treatment necessary. However, if your tooth has yet to develop a cavity, then you have a good chance of avoiding it, and therefore avoiding the need for treatment to restore… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Lessons About Teeth-Grinding
Even when you’re diligent about keeping your teeth clean and healthy, you might not always consider every threat to your smile. For instance, patients with bruxism may not realize that their teeth are a danger to themselves, and that without treatment, they may experience a number of increasingly worse dental health issues. Bruxism is the… Read more »
3 Tips to Prevent Bad Breath
If you’ve ever been embarrassed by bad breath, then you probably resolved then and there to never be embarrassed by it again. For some people, that’s easy, but for others, keeping their breath consistently fresh might prove a bit more challenging. With the exception of more serious dental issues, like tooth decay and gum disease,… Read more »
Do I Need A Machine To Treat My Sleep Apnea?
Your snoring might be more than an annoyance to your significant other. It may also be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA occurs when your throat muscles relax and block your airway while sleeping. This increases the air pressure in your throat, which causes the tissues to vibrate loudly, creating the snoring sound…. Read more »
Tips to Keep Teeth Clean Between Checkups and Cleanings
Checkups and cleanings are extremely important for maintaining your smile’s health. Your dentist is equipped to remove tartar buildup that your toothbrush and floss just can’t handle. Although you can’t keep your mouth healthy on your own, there are still things you can do in between dentist appointments to keep your teeth clean between checkups… Read more »
What’s the Point of Checkups and Cleanings?
If you follow your dentist’s advice, then you probably attend a checkup and cleaning appointment at least once every six months. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have questions about why they’re necessary. Essentially, the point of checkups and cleanings is to keep your smile healthy by controlling oral bacteria and keeping a close eye… Read more »
When You Grind Your Teeth Too Much
Grinding your teeth is natural, especially when you’re stressed, distraught, or angry. But for some people, it’s more than just an occasional thing – it’s a condition (known as bruxism) that should be addressed as soon as possible. When you grind your teeth too much, the action can become a threat to your dental health… Read more »
Why Gum Disease Shouldn’t Be Taken Lightly
It’s one of the most common dental diseases today (next to tooth decay), and gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. However, that’s only the beginning why gum disease shouldn’t be taken lightly. Aside from losing teeth, severe gum disease can also lead to increased risks of other chronic health conditions, especially… Read more »
Teach Kids to Brush Their Teeth by Making it Fun!
If you’ve ever tried teaching a child to brush and floss, you know it isn’t always the easiest thing to accomplish. With a short attention span and often little interest in anything that seems like work, children might not immediately take to the idea of good hygiene. However, you might find it easier and more… Read more »
Practicing Preventive Dentistry at Home
Taking care of your smile requires teamwork between you and your dentist. The goal is to prevent harmful issues from developing, and though you might not realize it, much of your preventive dental care takes place at home. Every time you brush and floss, you’re preventing plaque from calcifying into tartar, and therefore preventing the… Read more »