Orange Place Family Dentistry Blog
Periodontal Disease | What’s Under Your Gum Line?
March 27, 2017
Did you know that your teeth have something in common with icebergs?
Yes, you read that correctly, your teeth—like icebergs—have a lot beneath the surface that we do not see.
(more…)Oral Wellness | Is It Still Necessary To Visit the Dentist Twice a Year
March 13, 2017
As technology advances, so do our dental hygiene products. More of our toothpastes and mouthwashes contain fluoride which helps to fight cavities and restore tooth enamel. Additionally, we have high tech toothbrushes that utilize phone apps to determine how well we are brushing our teeth. With all this said, many people question if it is still necessary to maintain two oral wellness visits per year.
(more…)Oral Health and Wellness | Concerns About Oral Cancer
February 27, 2017
Have you smoked cigarettes during your adult life? Or, have your loved ones smoked cigarettes? If so, you may be concerned about the possibility of you, or your loved ones, developing oral cancer. Later in this article, Dr. Faist in Beachwood, OH will provide some common signs and symptoms of oral cancer.
(more…)Gum Disease | What is the Difference Between Gingivitis and Gum Disease?
February 13, 2017
Do you know what all goes into keeping your teeth in place?
It requires healthy gums, bones, and ligaments. When you have gum disease or gingivitis, your gum tissue and bone may become damaged. But, how does this disease begin to form?
(more…)Tooth Restoration: Should I Have My Amalgam Fillings Replaced?
January 30, 2017
From time to time, we have a patient who is concerned about the safety of their amalgam-type filling(s), a tooth restoration that used to be quite common. The reason for concern is due to the mercury that is present in amalgams. Due to this, amalgams are often blamed for health issues like Autism, Alzheimer’s, and MS.
(more…)Health and Wellness: Be Healthier in 2017
January 17, 2017
2017 is well underway, and you made your New Year’s resolution to be healthier, right? Maybe you know some easy steps to improve your health and wellness: stop smoking, lose weight, and eat healthy. But, Dr. Faist in Beachwood, OH has a few more tips to improve your health and wellness, feel healthier, have more energy, and boost your mood!
(more…)Is There A Difference Between A Regular Toothbrush and Electric?
October 6, 2016
Advantages of Electric Toothbrushes
Do you want to take the best care of your teeth as possible? Do you ever wonder if you should be using an electric toothbrush or if you are actually gaining an advantage by using one? The fact of the matter is if you use a regular toothbrush for the proper amount of time you will see the same results as if you are using an electric toothbrush.
(more…)Things To Know About Tooth Sensitivity – Part 3
July 5, 2016
Teeth Sensitivity – Part 3
Dental Sensitivity might be caused by several variables. They include but are not limited to:
(more…)Things To Know About Tooth Sensitivity – Part 2
June 21, 2016
Sensitive Teeth – Part 2
- Dental Trauma – A tooth may be sensitive to even light tension if it has been hurt in any way, “damaged” and even cracked (by chomping downward on food). Sometimes even having your teeth cleaned or a filling done might trigger sensitivity. Receptiveness to injury can takes weeks or maybe months to pass.
Things To Know About Tooth Sensitivity – Part 1
June 8, 2016
Sensitive Teeth
Just about half of the U.S. population encounter some sort of dental sensitivity. These kinds of reactions may occur when biting into something hot or cold, or even things that are sweet or sour. The pain could be mild or acute, short-term or endure for several hours.
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