What Causes a Gummy Smile?
While a gummy smile can just be a result of a person having too much gums, there are a few other issues that could be going on that make a person’s smile appear gummy. Here are a few other reasons why someone’s smile may appear gummy: Improperly erupted teeth – If someone’s teeth erupt improperly, … Continue reading What Causes a Gummy Smile?
What is Peri-implant Disease and Signs You Might Have It
As dental implant treatment became increasingly popular, dentists started noticing that some dental implant patients were experiencing inflammation of tissue around their implants. This inflammation is what dentists call peri-implant disease. Dentists responded quickly to these findings, identifying factors that could put patients at risk for these peri-implant diseases, and developing treatments. What is peri-implant … Continue reading What is Peri-implant Disease and Signs You Might Have It
What Your Bone Type Could Mean For Dental Implant Treatment
“It depends.” That’s probably an answer you will often hear if you’re considering getting dental implants. This is because there are so many things to consider when placing a dental implant. One of the many considerations that your dentist needs to take into account before placing a dental implant is what type of bone you … Continue reading What Your Bone Type Could Mean For Dental Implant Treatment
Oral Health and Posture
Ever catch yourself slouching at school or work? Not sitting up straight is not only bad for our back alignment, but it is also known to affect our oral health. In general, good posture is seen as “when the head is supported by the vertebral column which in turn is supported by the pelvis, legs, … Continue reading Oral Health and Posture
Signs Your Enamel May Be Eroding
As you may already know, enamel is the hard substance that makes up the surface of the tooth. This surface can erode if someone has an acidic mouth, grinds their teeth, or brushes too hard. But how would you even know if your teeth are eroding? Luckily there are several signs that can indicate that … Continue reading Signs Your Enamel May Be Eroding
Which Toothpastes Can You Trust?
With what seems like a million different kinds of toothpaste stocked on the shelf, it is important to know which ones you can safely use and trust. There are many factors that can determine your toothpastes such as the brand, whitening properties, and of course, price. Here’s what to look out for when choosing the … Continue reading Which Toothpastes Can You Trust?
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Whether it was a car accident, a fall, or some other traumatic mishap that led to you harming your teeth, here is a guide on what to do if you chip, crack, break, dislodge, or lose a tooth. Oftentimes, traumatic accidents can damage your teeth. When that occurs, a dentist can help fix the problem, … Continue reading How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Canker Sores: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Ah, canker sores. These tiny, painful bumps are a nuisance at best and totally debilitating at worst. A nasty enough canker sore in a particularly inconvenient place can leave you eating nothing but mashed potatoes and milkshakes for a week. While that sounds pretty delicious in theory, the pain of the canker sore definitely is … Continue reading Canker Sores: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Breastfeeding and Cavities
Many pediatric health experts have confirmed that if a mother can manage it, “breast is best” when it comes to feeding their babies. While the American Pediatric Association recommends breastfeeding for up to a year, a recent study confirms that breastfeeding much longer than that can lead to dental problems for young children. In a … Continue reading Breastfeeding and Cavities
What Parts of the Mouth Do People Usually Forget to Clean?
While the old adage states “Brush only the ones you want to keep”, we definitely don’t condone that behavior. Not only do we recommend cleaning all your teeth, here are a few other areas of the mouth that are often overlooked. Tongue – Like all other parts of the mouth, the tongue can accumulate debris … Continue reading What Parts of the Mouth Do People Usually Forget to Clean?
