When a natural tooth is healthy, it should feel much of anything beyond the pressure that’s exerted upon it when you bite and chew your food. This is largely because the tooth’s nerves are tucked safely away within the tooth’s pulp chamber, surrounded by dense tooth material (known as dentin) and highly mineralized enamel. However,… Read more »
Tooth decay is highly recognizable. It’s also highly common, and unfortunately, it can affect a majority of people to some degree at least once in their lives. The good news, however, is that tooth decay is also highly preventable under the right circumstances, and even if you’ve experienced it once, you still have a good… Read more »
If most people know and stick to good dental hygiene principles, then why do common concerns like tooth decay and gum disease still develop? The truth may be more complex than many people think, and it lies in what you consider good hygiene. For example, simply brushing your teeth twice and flossing once a day… Read more »
There’s a good reason why dental plaque is the main focus of your dental hygiene routine. However, the gravity of that reason can sometimes be lost when talking about good dental hygiene practices. In addition to emphasizing the importance of cleaning teeth on a regular basis, it’s also important to remember the reason why it’s… Read more »
When it comes to taking good care of your teeth and oral health, much of the focus revolves around cleaning your teeth on a consistent basis. While consistently clean teeth are the basis of a healthy smile, your oral health relies on more than just your toothbrush and floss. The key to good preventive care… Read more »
One of the best ways to stay on top of good overall health is keep your mouth consistently healthy and free of disease. In addition to the havoc that things like tooth decay and gum disease can wreak on your oral health, they can also impact your immune system’s ability to function properly in several… Read more »
If you took careful stock of your dental hygiene practices every day, there’s a good chance that there’s room for improvement in at least one area. Perhaps you could pay more attention when you’re brushing and flossing your teeth, or use a little less force when you pass your toothbrush over your tooth enamel. You… Read more »
Some of the most common dental treatments are similar for everyone. For instance, routine dental cleanings always involve carefully and thoroughly cleaning away plaque and tartar from your teeth. However, given the unique nature of everyone’s oral health, most dental treatments have to be customized to meet everyone’s specific needs. For example, if you develop… Read more »
Preventive dental care is the most frequently performed type of dentistry, and for good reason. The best way to keep your smile healthy and beautiful on a consistent basis is to prevent any oral health concerns from developing. However, exactly what preventive dental care means isn’t always clear to everyone. In addition to visiting your… Read more »
Keeping up with your checkup and cleaning appointments by attending them on schedule every time doesn’t seem like much of a challenge when every visit goes smoothly. For some people, even a simple checkup and cleaning can seem like a chore if they fear they have an issue and will likely need to schedule further… Read more »
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