Smoking and Your Teeth
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
As if the oral effects of bad breath, stained teeth, loss of taste and smell, mouth (canker) sores, failure of dental implants, and oral cancer weren’t enough, tobacco use is implicated in the gum recession, bone loss, and tooth loss associated with periodontal (gum) disease. Smokers who smoked less than a half a pack of [...]
Grinding Away
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Night time teeth grinding or clenching (called Bruxism) is a very serious disorder that affects millions of people. Left untreated, Bruxism can seriously destroy your teeth. For most teeth grinders, teeth grinding occurs at night when they are left unaware of the noise, which many will agree is more annoying than snoring. Unless someone is [...]
Drink to Healthy Teeth
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Red wine may stain your teeth, but new research shows it also keeps them from decaying. Italian scientists demonstrated red wine made it difficult for harmful bacteria to cling to teeth, and, in a statement on the United Kingdom’s National Health Service site, concluded that the prevention of tooth decay “may be another beneficial effect [...]
Tooth Bonding: Improve Your Smile After Whitening
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Tooth bonding, also known as dental bonding, can be used to remove any gaps or imperfections in your teeth to greatly improve your smile, particularly after a whitening treatment. Tooth bonding is a dental procedure that involves the application of a teeth-colored plastic composite to one or several teeth. It is then hardened with a [...]
Diabetes can cause serious problems in your mouth.You can do something about it.
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may know that the disease can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of your body. One area you may not be thinking about is your mouth. It is important to let your dentist know if you are diabetic and to educate yourself [...]
Pregnancy and Oral Health Care
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
It is more important than you may think Most pregnant women have some bleeding of their gums, especially while brushing or flossing their teeth. Your gums and teeth may even change during pregnancy because of both hormonal changes and increased blood flow through your body that can cause swelling, sensitivity and tenderness in your gums. [...]
Sensitive Teeth
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Are your teeth sensitive to cold or hot substances? Sensitive teeth are caused by the exposure of your tooth’s dentin. This exposure is commonly due to the recession of your gums. Here are a few steps that will help to minimize the effects of sensitive teeth. [...]
Stress & Your Teeth
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Stress has a huge impact on your entire body, including your teeth. A few different effects stress has on your teeth are bruxing (grinding) your teeth in your sleep and clenching of your jaw, which can lead to excessive tooth wear or loosening of your teeth or painful joints (temporomandibular Joint Disorder – TMD). Giving [...]
The Piercing Truth
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Piercings may be the fad, but for people with pierced tongues, this fad may have lifetime effects. Tongue piercing can result in chipped teeth, infections, nerve and gum damage, drooling, loss of taste abilities and even loss of teeth. The irritation from a tongue ring can even result in periodontal disease or oral cancer. [...]
No Teeth…No Problems!
Friday, August 5th, 2011
For those who use dentures or don’t have any teeth, please don’t think that a dental checkup is pointless. A visit to your dentist is still recommended! Your gums still play an important role in your oral health. The gums and other soft tissues in our mouths need to be examined for numerous types of [...]
