Oral health affects your overall well-being in so many ways, and one often-overlooked way is the effects of oral health on mental health and vice versa. Reducing the effects of mood symptoms is yet another compelling reason for people to take good care of their...
Benjamin Franklin said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This wise adage is true when it comes to preventing dental health conditions. Keeping regular checkups and cleanings with your dentist can help detect common oral health problems well before they...
Cavities don’t just affect children. In fact, this common dental concern can develop among patients of any age and every demographic. Since tooth decay can form without noticeable symptoms, it’s important to receive routine checkups with your dentist every six months. In addition to keeping...
There is a right and wrong way to brush your teeth. The tools you use coupled with technique can make a very big difference in the result achieved. Your dentist can educate you to provide you with the optimum protection against dental decay and teach...
What many people don’t realise is that a healthy mouth contributes to overall good health. So it would stand to reason that an unhealthy mouth can negatively impact your well-being, so keeping teeth and gums in tip top shape is vitally important. Your dentist can...
Your dentist makes it a point to address the importance of daily brushing and flossing. Everyone wants great looking teeth; but healthy teeth and gums do more than enhance your appearance. Daily Oral Care The guidelines for brushing teeth are to brush for a minimum of two...
Your list of to-dos for the new school year probably includes buying clothes and school supplies, planning quick, healthy lunches and perhaps scheduling a physical or an eye exam. It’s important to fit in an appointment with your child’s dentist among those tasks, as well....
Inlays and onlays are considered crowns; however, they are modified to fit certain applications when an entire crown is not needed. If you are faced with a break or decay in a tooth already weakened by previous treatment, your dentist may recommend one of these...
Those white spots could have been caused in a multitude of ways. Depending on the age of the patient, and external conditions like wearing braces, the origin of discoloration and what to do to resolve the problem may differ. The best response should come from...
Gingivitis often gets started due to neglect. Primary causes include: ineffective or absent daily brushing and flossing, missed visits with the dentist, and a diet too full of sugary snacks and beverages. Not only does this lifestyle lead to dental problems, your overall health suffers...