Important Information about Fluoride
Most of us have heard about the benefits of fluoride when it comes to helping to ensure good oral health. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that already exists in much of our water. Many years ago, experts found that fluoride can actually help prevent cavities, so several municipalities started adding additional fluoride to their […]
Attention Parents: How to Be a Great Tooth Fairy
The vast majority of us remember the excitement of losing a tooth as a young child, knowing that we could put the tooth under our pillow at night and the Tooth Fairy would come to leave us money for our treasured teeth. Believed to have started in the US in the early 1900s, the Tooth […]
Good Oral Health Means Taking Care of Your Tongue
Most of us know the importance of brushing and flossing every day. But maintaining good oral health involves more than paying attention to your teeth and gums. There’s one part of your mouth that many people overlook entirely, but it’s a vital part of your overall health, and the quality of your life actually depends […]
Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you’re not alone. In fact, it is estimated that 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Most dentists strongly encourage people who are missing teeth to choose a method to replace them. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that other teeth will shift […]
Surprising Services Provided by Dentists
We all know about most of the services provided by dentists, such as fillings, crowns, tooth extractions, dental bridges, etc. But there are other treatments offered by some dentists that may surprise you. Although these services are directly related to oral health, they go beyond the scope of typical dental services. Snoring and Apnea Treatments […]
Why It’s So Important to Replace Missing Teeth
Missing one or two teeth is quite common among adults in the US, particularly within the older population. In fact, by the time they reach middle age, the majority of people in this country are missing at least one tooth due to a variety of reasons. Many people choose to simply live without those teeth, […]
Causes for White Spots on Teeth
It’s safe to say that most of us would enjoy having whiter teeth. But white spots on teeth are not so desirable. These discolored areas on the enamel of the tooth surface can be embarrassing and detract from the appearance of your smile. If you have white spots on your teeth, there are several possible […]
Oral Health is Improving for Most Americans
A recent study conducted by Oral Health American (OHA) finds that oral health is, in some ways, generally improving for many Americans. This improvement, which has taken place over the span of the last 50 years or so, is largely due to more effective dental technology and more vigorous prevention efforts, including water fluoridation efforts […]
At-Home Periodontal Care
One of the most important things you can do to enjoy good oral health is to take good care of your gums. In fact, periodontal care not only improves your oral health, it might just help to improve your overall health as well. Many recent studies conducted over the past several years have shown that […]
Thumb-Sucking: Help Your Child Kick the Habit!
Thumb-sucking is very common for toddlers. And while a little of it at a very early age is natural, if it goes on for too long it can negatively impact the child’s teeth, throw off the bite, affect the way the child speaks, and even cause problems with the little one’s jaw. So by the […]