There a lot of considerations that go into whether your denture can be repaired after it has been damaged. The most important things to keep in mind are what type of denture you have as well as the type of damage or wear it has. The information below will give some rules of thumb as […]
You thought you did the right thing. You got your filling done like the dentist recommended. Now your tooth hurts when it didn’t hurt before. What gives? There are a couple of reasons why your tooth might hurt after getting a filling done. The good news is that most of them will get better with […]
Have you seen dentists advertising the use of mini implants to stabilize your denture? If you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering what makes mini implants different than regular implants… and are they a good solution for stabilizing your denture? Dental implants are the best solution for the replacement of teeth today. Your dentist or […]
What is Invisalign? Invisalign uses a system of clear aligners that snap down over your teeth. These aligners are changed periodically and slowly move your teeth into position without having to wear unsightly braces. Most people won’t be able to tell you are wearing anything. What kind of impressions, x-rays, or pictures are needed? At […]
Did you know that brushing with a fluoride toothpaste consistently is one of the single easiest ways to reduce the number of cavities you develop? A 1000 ppm fluoride toothpaste reduces cavities by approximately 23% while a toothpaste in the range of 2400-2800 ppm reduces cavities by about 36%. A 5000 ppm high fluoride toothpaste […]
Most kids are so excited when they loose their last baby tooth. They think they’ll never have to deal with a loose tooth again. Unfortunately there are some situations where you’ll find that one of your adult teeth is actually loose too. Gum Disease Gum disease is the most common reason for loose teeth. Over […]
One of the hardest things to get to know about your dentist is their philosophy of dental treatment. Did you know that most dentists can’t agree when a cavity first needs to be filled, when a tooth needs a crown, or the best way to get your mouth healthy again? The calculations that go into […]
If you go to a holistic dentist you may have heard them recommend using ozone for the treatment of various dental conditions. I’ve seen it recommended for almost every scenario in dentistry including reversing cavities, treating gum disease, whitening teeth, disinfecting root canals, and treating sensitive teeth. Now anytime someone says they’ve got a product […]
1. Avoiding cavities is primarily about limiting HOW OFTEN you get sugar. Cavities are directly related to how often you consume sugar or acidic drinks. Everytime you eat or drink something with sugar or acid, it bathes your teeth in it. The pH in your mouth drops and the bacteria get to work breaking down […]
Canker Sores Canker sores (also known as ulcers) are the most common type of mouth sore for someone to get. They can be related to a variety of different triggers including… Trauma (such as biting your cheek or tongue) Crohn’s Disease Vitamin deficiency Allergies to chemicals in your toothpaste or mouthwash Foods especially citrus and […]
