Some things are obviously dangerous to your teeth, like excessive amounts of sugar and plaque buildup. However, some things aren’t as obvious, but can still be an enormous threat to your oral health if they’re allowed to remain unaddressed. For example, chronic teeth-grinding, also referred to as bruxism, is a significant concern for many patients of all ages. The constant friction and pressure the condition exposes your teeth to can lead to a wide range of oral health problems, unless you work with your dentist to address it as soon as possible. (more…)
A Quick Guide to Scaling and Root Planing
Most people recognize that regular cleaning is the cornerstone of good dental hygiene. Every day, your toothbrush and floss clean away the plaque that builds up on your teeth and gum line. Every six months or so, your dentist or hygienist should clean away the tartar (calcified plaque) that’s developed since your last visit. Sometimes, however, plaque and tartar make their way underneath your gums before you have a chance to clean them away. If this occurs, your smile and oral health may require a deeper cleaning than usual – a process known as scaling and root planing. (more…)
Have You Checked Up On Your Smile Recently?
Good hygiene is second-nature to most of us, and has been for a significant portion of our lives. However, there are several important tenets of good hygiene that people can easily forget, such as the importance of visiting your dentist on a regular basis for preventive checkups and cleanings. In addition to keeping your teeth clean at home every day, preventing common dental issues also requires professional care and attention on a regular basis. If you skip an appointment or wait too long until your next one, you may expose your smile and oral health to more risks than you realize. (more…)
