If you want healthy teeth, your gums need to be in good shape too. Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is a chronic bacterial infection that can affect both your gums and the bones supporting your teeth. Certain factors contribute to gum disease, such as poor dental … [Read more...]
Dentists Can Diagnose Disease
You dentist can be your first line of defense when it comes to diagnoses of diseases that show symptoms in your mouth. Your dentist is trained to spot certain abnormalities in your mouth that can be a sign of a medical problem. While there are more than 120 different diseases … [Read more...]
Snack Smart for Happy Teeth
Snacking helps children and adults sustain energy, avoid overeating during meals and maintain a well-balanced diet. However, those in-between meal munchies may take a toll on teeth. Many popular snacks are packed with sweeteners that leave teeth coated in cavity-causing sugar. … [Read more...]
Cavities
Click here to see a larger version of the above graphic. Did you know that cavities are nearly 100% preventable? Yes, that’s right. Yet, tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood condition. Did you know that cavities posed such a problem? Tell us in the comments below. … [Read more...]
5 Things to Know About Your Toothbrush
Did you know that by the time you turn 30, you’ve spent about 28 days brushing your teeth? That is, of course, if you brush twice a day for the recommended two minutes each time. It’s more time than a lot of us have put into relationships. Since you’ve been so close to your … [Read more...]
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