Saliva is our bodies’ natural way to fight against harmful bacteria in your mouth. If you suffer from dry mouth, a common dental health issue, it is important that you speak to your dentist. While you and your dentist discuss what can be done, water can help wash away the harmful bacteria from your mouth.
(Read More)Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Toothbrush
March 14, 2018
Although we spend a lot of time stressing the importance of proper brushing and flossing, caring for your toothbrush is just as important.
The next time you finish brushing your teeth, here are some simple tips to keep your toothbrush in good shape.
After your brush your teeth
You want to make sure that after you brush your teeth you clean off the toothbrush using water. After you rinse off the toothbrush, allow it to air-dry. If you cover your brush or store it in a closed, small area, germs can begin to form on your brush because of the moisture.
Replacing your toothbrush
You may notice that, over...
(Read More)How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?
February 26, 2018
In our previous blog, Dr. Koops explained what a dental bridge is and what this procedure can help fix. Now that you know more about dental bridges, we would like to let you know how long they last and some of the things you can do to extend their life.
(Read More)What Are Dental Bridges?
February 12, 2018
If you’re missing a tooth or have a tooth that is decayed, a dental bridge may be able to help restore your smile.
Dental bridges are used to fill in a missing space where a tooth once was. Generally, dental bridges are made of a pontic, which is the false tooth, and two crowns.
Many people confuse dental implants and dental bridges. A dental implant is placed into your gum, which allows the bone to grow around the implants and hold it in place. On the other hand, dental bridges are made up of two crowns that hold a false tooth in place. Each...
(Read More)Is Flossing Really Important to Your Dental Health?
January 29, 2018
Do you floss each day? If you don’t, you are letting bacteria build-up that can lead to the formation of dental health issues such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay.
What about brushing? Isn’t that enough? Even though brushing your teeth is critical to keeping your mouth healthy, it does not remove all of the bacteria that may be in between your teeth and around the gums.
When you allow bacteria to build-up around your gums and between your teeth, the likelihood of developing cavities and decay increase. Besides these two issues, gum disease can also occur when you skip flossing.
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(Read More)Tips for Easing Dental Anxiety
January 15, 2018
Between 9-15% of adults in the United States do not visit the dentist due to their anxiety and fear. Avoiding the dentist is not something that anyone should do. If you do not schedule regular appointments, your chances of health issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease, increase. Unfortunately, even if these health issues do come up, people with dental anxiety may not even get it treated and live with the pain and other problems related to these issues.
(Read More)Bad Breath? Is It Something Serious? – Part 2
January 2, 2018
Previously, we discussed bad breath, what some of the common causes are and why it is so important to floss. Continuing our discussion, we want to look at some of the serious health issues that may be causing this issue.
(Read More)Can Flossing Help Eliminate Your Bad Breath?
December 18, 2017
Do you floss? Flossing every day will help remove bacteria trapped in your teeth that leads to bad breath. If you do not already floss each day, try adding this to your dental hygiene routine to see if this can help.
(Read More)Gum Disease: Protection and Treatment solutions
December 5, 2017
Did you know that gum disease affects almost 50% of adults? Gum disease, or periodontal disease, does not only negatively affect your oral health, it can also harm your general health and wellness.
(Read More)Gum Disease: Various Other Risks and Causes
November 20, 2017
In our last blog post, we explained that tartar buildup brought on by plaque is believed to be the root cause of periodontal disease, but what else can cause this disease? In this article, we explore some of the other factors that can increase your risk of periodontal disease.
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