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10 Must-Know Facts About Fluoride
Fact #1: Fluoride occurs naturally in water, though usually not at a high enough level to protect teeth. Fluoride exists naturally in virtually all water supplies. There are proven benefits to our health from having the right amount of fluoride — just enough to protect our teeth — in the water. In 2011, federal health…
Read MoreYou Might Be More Prone to Cavities
You brush and floss daily and don’t snack on sugary treats, yet you’ve had your fair share of cavities. Your friend, on the other hand, is lax with the dental hygiene and lives on energy drinks and junk food, yet rarely has a cavity. What gives? Cavities, which result from a disease process called dental…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Reasons for Tooth Pain
Tooth pain can range from mild and fleeting to throbbing and constant but the mechanism behind what you’re feeling is often the same: the nerves in the pulp chamber at the center of your affected tooth or teeth are responding to stimuli and sending out a warning in the form of a disagreeable sensation that…
Read MoreYou Have Options for Replacing a Lost Tooth
If you’re missing a tooth, you’ve got several options. The least advisable is to do nothing! It’s not just about aesthetics…Replacing a lost tooth is important to restoring maximum function, maintaining the alignment of surrounding teeth, and preserving facial contours. Your pearly whites don’t just look pretty, they are important place holders for each other.…
Read MoreIt’s Easy (and Smart) to Fix a Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth makes an impression — but not necessarily a good one! Case in point: Jim Carrey’s dopey character Lloyd Christmas in the comic films “Dumb and Dumber” and its sequel. Lloyd’s chipped front tooth was a deliberate choice by the actor to make his character appear more “deranged” every time he opened his…
Read MoreArt Meets Science in Crowns and Bridgework
Skilled portrait painters make their subjects’ teeth look real by utilizing a careful blend of form, color and brushwork. Dentists may use a different set of materials and techniques, but the end result is the same: a pleasing, natural-looking smile. Placing crowns and bridgework is one facet of dentistry where art truly meets science. Crowns…
Read MoreSugar-Free Soda And Snacks Are Likely Hurting Your Teeth (Sorry)
Scrapping added sugars from your diet can benefit your health and decrease your risk for obesity, but swapping them for calorie-free, artificially sweetened alternatives might not work. And according to new research, fake sweeteners might not benefit your dental health, either. It’s widely accepted that sugar can wreak havoc on your choppers: Mouth bacteria uses sugar…
Read MoreNo Smoke, But Plenty of Fire: How Do E-Cigarettes Affect Oral Health?
Question:I was never really a smoker, but I’ve used an e-cigarette for about two years, although I hardly put any nicotine in it these days. (Dropping from 18 mg to probably 4-6 mg the past year). I’ve always had healthy teeth, but recently realized that my gums are receding, especially on the side where I “vape” from. Using…
Read MorePeriodontal Disease And Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease affects the heart and/or blood vessels. More than 50 million Americans experience cardiovascular problems and cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability in the United States. By the time heart problems are detected, the underlying cause (atherosclerosis) is usually quite advanced. Therefore, prevention through the modification of risk factors,…
Read MoreWhat Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using implants is that they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support and they are permanent and stable. Implants are a good solution to tooth loss because they…
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