When it goes untreated, tooth decay can have very serious consequences. The bacteria-driven decay will slowly start to invade the interior of the tooth, causing more and more serious problems. In time, the decay can even lead to an infection in the root as well as the...
This holiday season, be an oral hygiene superstar by maintaining excellent oral health care habits such as brushing and flossing, as well as moderating which treats and sweets you will consume. It’s never too early to start thinking about what else you can do to...
Tooth decay is often a result of an inconsistent oral hygiene routine. The problem can easily be compounded by failing to attend your regular dental checkup with Dr. [doctor_name]. In an extreme case, the decay might be so severe that the tooth is lost. If the void...
It may come as a surprise to hear that chewing sugarless come can help prevent tooth decay. It’s true! Studies have shown that chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes can help prevent cavities. How does chewing gum help? The flow of saliva is increased when you chew...
While It’s rare, there are times when a hard blow to the face or gum disease can weaken the cement holding a dental crown in place. In time, this can cause the crown to feel loose and even fall out. In an even more serious case, this could also cause damage to the...
Flossing is one of the most important things you can do for your oral health, yet very few people actually floss on a regular basis. One of the reasons people don’t floss is that they don’t truly understand the importance of flossing and how it relates to...
