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Nothing lasts forever, but with proper care, your fillings can come pretty close
Dental fillings and restorations are meant to replace a tooth or part of a tooth structure, but like all great things in life, they don’t last forever. No matter the type of material you choose to use—amalgam, silver, porcelain or gold—and no matter how well the restoration is placed, it will eventually need to be..
read moreYour Dentist Explains Investment vs Time for Your Dental Health
You know dental work can be expensive. You also know that unlike other health problems that can self-heal, your teeth are not able to fix themselves. Indeed, if you have a cavity, sleeping won’t help a bit and may be just another avoidance tactic on your behalf! Dental problems if left alone only get worse...
read moreScience Links Oral Health with General Health
For a long time we’ve suspected a link between oral health and cardiovascular disease. The fields of science and dentistry are now gathering enough data to support these theories. Additionally, other studies point to a link between periodontal disease and heart attack and stroke. The exact cause of such links is not certain yet, but..
read moreMaking Your Life Better With Preventative Dentistry
When the economy took a turn for the worse in 2008, American’s from all walks of life started cutting back on their expenses and doing without products or services that they didn’t consider a “necessity.” Unfortunately, dental care was among one of those first sets of “luxuries” that were removed from the household budget—along with..
read moreHow does the Aging Process affect the Mouth?
During the aging process, the condition of our mouth is even more important. Although the mouth changes as the body ages, losing your teeth does not have to be one of them. Teeth can usually be kept for a lifetime with proper care. Drinking tap water is beneficial for your teeth regardless of your age;..
read moreReducing the Risk of Tooth Decay
Preventative treatment is especially important in today’s oral health world. Tooth decay is a commonly seen problem that can be easily stopped by basic knowledge of good oral upkeep. Many people have gone to the dentist to deal with a cavity, but understanding some basic things about your mouth can prevent needing to deal with..
read moreThe effects of smoking on teeth
Smoking is harmful to many parts of the body, but sometimes we don’t consider the effect it can have on Oral Health. Smoking causes periodontal disease, increase the healing time of the mouth, and increases the risk of oral cancer. Additionally, it worsens bad breath, and the stains that accumulate from smoking are usually tough..
read moreTooth pain and aches
One of the most common tooth issues, toothaches, have a wide variety of causes and treatments. Tooth, gum, and jaw pain are sometimes confused with each other, and without the help of a professional dentist they can be extremely hard to diagnose. However, in many cases where teeth are hurting or sensitive to temperature changes..
read moreMolars and Wisdom teeth
Normally found in four groups of three, molars are sometimes accompanied by up to four wisdom teeth, or extra molars. It is possible to have more than or less than four, but most often there is one wisdom tooth behind each row of molars. Wisdom teeth develop much later in life than other teeth, often..
read moreDental health and your diet
Keeping your teeth from becoming damaged requires basic dental upkeep, but there are many minerals and vitamins that affect your tooth and gum health too. In addition to flossing, brushing, and having regular dental checkups, your diet should be diverse enough to cover the usual nutritional needs of your teeth. Vitamins A, C, and D..
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