While talking with a patient we started talking about canker sores and she was interested in learning more about it. As this is an ailment most, if not all, of us will experience once or several times in our lives, I am passing the information on to you as well. Canker sore is the generic name […]
4 Bad Breath Causes
A common unpleasant thing most of us experience between one another is bad breath or halitosis. What are some of the causes? What can be done to correct the situation? I have come up with four of the more common causes for bad bad breath we have come across while practicing. 1. Food When food […]
Xylitol Products
Xylitol… have you heard of it? Probably not, but it is one of the newest mainstream artificial sweeteners used in the country. Xylitol has been embraced by the dental community because it doesn’t cause cavities and even reduces the salivary population of S. mutans (the bacteria that causes decay). That means eating Xylitol-sweetened food can actually […]
Tooth Pain Relief
One thing nobody likes is to have a toothache. Some people will even avoid a dentist until the “toothache” is too much for them to handle. What causes a toothache and what can we do to avoid the toothache? Tooth pain can be multifactor and the critical step is diagnosing the problem or the cause. Here are some […]
Keep Your Smile Young with a Dental Bridge
Do you have teeth that are missing? Then a dental bridge can help even out your smile, reduce your risk of gum disease, correct bite issues and in some cases, even improve your speech. A bridge is a false tooth which is used between two porcelain crowns. The two crowns are attached onto your regular […]
5 Major Types of Toothpaste
Contrary to what you might think, all toothpastes are not the same. In fact, toothpaste comes in many different varieties, each of which has its own special uses and ingredients. Here is a list of five of the major types of toothpaste you’ll find on the market: 1. Children’s toothpaste This type of toothpaste typically […]