You are probably more interested in healthy teeth than healthy gums, because healthy teeth are what make a healthy-looking smile. But if your gums are receding, you may be wondering why that is happening and whether it has health implications. Your gums hold and protect the base and roots of your teeth. They are sealed
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Why Dentists Refer Patients to Specialists
Your general dentist is a highly trained oral health care provider who can work wonders on your smile – performing a variety of restorative and preventive procedures, from fillings, crowns, implants, and extractions to bridges, bonding, caps, and veneers. Types of Dental Specialists However, there are times when a patient requires more complex dental care.
Read MoreWhy Replacing Lost Teeth Is Important
Adults have a total of 32 permanent teeth, which includes four wisdom teeth that are typically removed in early adulthood, leaving the average adult with 28 teeth. Different teeth have distinct uses. The front four teeth (incisors) have a sharp biting surface that is used to cut or shear food off into small, chewable sizes.
Read MoreHow Zero Wasters Can Keep their Teeth Healthy
“Zero Waste” is a movement that is gaining momentum both in the United States and around the world. Those who practice Zero Waste — Zero Wasters – seek to eliminate trash, waste by-products, and excess materials that eventually find their way into landfills and take years, if ever, to decompose. So, considering the disposability of
Read MoreCan Dental Cleaning Damage My Teeth?
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth is essential for good dental hygiene. But some people question whether having their teeth cleaned by a dental professional can in some way damage their teeth. Perhaps the confusion rises from semantics. A good cleaning by a certified, professional hygienist will not cause damage to your teeth. However, attempting to clean
Read MoreOral Health Basics That Everyone Should Know
Do you know the basics of proper oral health? Even those of us who are sure our oral care routine is optimal can benefit from “brushing up” on the basics. For example, most agree that the three main components that comprise a sound oral care routine are brushing, flossing and rinsing. However, factors such as a
Read MoreWhen Should I Go See a Dentist?
You have probably heard the joke, what’s the best time to go to the dentist, “tooth hurt-y.” Well, all joking aside, you should not wait until you have tooth pain to make a dental appointment. With that said, when or how often is the best time to schedule a visit to the dentist? Let’s face it: we realize
Read MoreTooth Pain and Headaches: What’s the Connection
Which came first – the headache or the toothache? If it’s the latter, there is a perfectly logical explanation for both. In fact, if you are a frequent headache sufferer, you may want to consult your dentist as well as your doctor. That’s because there is a definite interconnectivity between the orofacial (mouth, jaws and face)
Read MoreDental Facts and Myths
When Polina was about six months old, her mother Marina noticed a tiny white speck emerging from her daughter’s gum line. Polina was anything but a fussy child, but now that she was teething, she was refusing to eat. She drooled through bib after bib, and was obviously miserable. Beside herself with worry, Marina relayed
Read MoreWhat are the White Spots on My Teeth?
Maintaining gleaming white teeth no longer just indicates good dental hygiene, it’s become a fashion statement. Whether you achieve your pearly whites through bleaching sessions with your dental hygienist or by using overnight bleaching trays, home whitening products, or toothpaste with whiteners, brightening your smile has become as desired as flawless skin and shiny hair. Sure,
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