How can I prevent tooth decay? The best way to prevent tooth decay and remove plaque is by brushing and cleaning between your teeth every day. Brushing removes plaque from the tooth surfaces. Brush your teeth twice per day with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of your toothbrush should fit your mouth and [...]
A toothache can be caused by anything from a popcorn hull stuck in your gum to a broken tooth or a bacterial infection. Some toothaches may come from temporary gum irritation. But serious toothaches need treatment by a dental professional to resolve the pain and whatever problem is causing it. Why is my toothache so [...]
How Often Should You Really Change Your Toothbrush If you practice good oral hygiene, you’re probably brushing twice a day for two minutes. Clean Pure Breathe Action, and flossing daily. But how often are you changing your toothbrush, you know, that instrument you’re using to clean plaque off your teeth and gums day in and [...]
Types of Cavity Fillings Many options are available for tooth fillings, and all of them have their pros and cons. Types of tooth fillings include gold, silver amalgam (a composite of mercury, silver, and other metals), tooth-colored composite material, porcelain, and a special type of glass. The best tooth fillings for you will depend on [...]
How Can I Improve the Whiteness of My Teeth? A beautiful smile showing clean, white teeth gives a tremendous boost to your confidence. Most people experience some discoloration of teeth over the years, either from surface or extrinsic stains or internal ones. Treat stains caused by coffee, wine, tobacco and pigmented foods with at-home whitening [...]
Importance of flossing Why isn’t brushing enough? The tooth has 5 surfaces, but your toothbrush can only reach 3 of them. The two untouched surfaces are very close to the sides of other teeth, making it easy for food to get trapped in between. When food gets stuck in these gaps, it creates a breeding [...]
TYPES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES IN CHILDREN Chronic gingivitis is common in children. It usually causes gum tissue to swell, turn red and bleed easily. Gingivitis is both preventable and treatable with a regular routine of brushing, flossing and professional dental care. However, left untreated, it can eventually advance to more serious forms of periodontal disease. [...]
Root canal treatment is a procedure that aims at eliminating pain and repairing a damaged/infected tooth instead of removing it. The procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning/disinfecting it before filling and sealing. Reasons for root canal treatment - Decay has reached the tooth pulp (the living tissue inside the [...]
Let's talk about dentures! Dentures are artificial teeth that look just like the real thing, made out of durable acrylic or metal. These are removable, great for replacing missing teeth and also to help retain normal speech or chewing capacity. Dentures have been evolving and improving over the years, so it’s best that your dentist [...]
Professional cleanings are a necessary and integral part not only to your oral health but your total body health as well. Depending on your need of care, we will recommend cleanings in intervals of 3 months, 4 months or even 6 months. More severe cases- such as periodontal disease- are watched more closely and require [...]
