Keep Teeth Healthy Over the Holidays

Posted by on Dec 19, 2011 in Resources | 0 comments The Christmas holiday celebrations tend to bring excess food into our lives, especially traditional desserts, candy and other goodies. Keep your teeth healthy and your smile bright through the holiday season with these simple tips. Keep Daily Dental Routines Along with excess, the Christmas season brings chaos when it comes to regular schedules and routines. Since the increase of sugary foods...
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Interpreting Tooth Pain

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 in Resources | 0 comments Symptom #1: Momentary hot or cold sensitivity to foods or drinks. Possible Problem: May not be a problem. You may have experienced some minimal gum recession exposing sensitive portions of your teeth. Or you may be clenching your teeth while you sleep and the following day the teeth are more sensitive. There could also be a hormonal component to the sensitivity. What to do: Try using toothpaste...
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Dental Glossary

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 in Resources | 0 comments Abscess – infection caused by severe decay, trauma, or gum disease. You may have pain and swelling. see Emergencies Amalgam – typical silver colored filling made of mix of silver, tin, mercury, and some other trace elements like copper. Advantages- placement easier than other materials, cost. Disadvantage- color, breaks down 10-20 years. For more information on Fillings see...
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Teeth Whitening

Posted by on Dec 14, 2010 in Resources | 1 comment Whitening is a bleaching process that gently lightens stained or discolored teeth. Whitening uses a safe and effective gel designed to produce oxygen when in contact with the surface of the teeth. The outer layer of each tooth, called the enamel, contains pores that can hold stains. The whitening process virtually erases stains and brightens your teeth, without damaging your enamel or your...
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Tooth Eruption Patterns

Posted by on Dec 14, 2010 in Resources | 0 comments
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Home Dental Care Tips

Posted by on Dec 13, 2010 in Resources | 0 comments Regular home dental cleaning and hygiene are an important part of maintaining a healthy smile. Brushing and flossing help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease. Plaque is a film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva that sticks to the teeth and gums. The bacteria in plaque convert certain food particles into acids that cause tooth decay. Also, if plaque is not removed, it...
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