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Any dentist will tell you that to best keep your teeth healthy, brushing and flossing are essential. Dentists can be enthused about new dental products and medical-grade dental tools that can benefit patients both in the office and outside the office. We love learning about the innovations that our dental suppliers provide for us to…

For all the complaints that you’ll hear from those who have braces, the most common is likely to involve how difficult it is to floss with them. Considering that a mere 30% of those without braces make sure to floss regularly, you can imagine how few of those wearing braces do. Unfortunately, failing to floss…

Bad breath is something that no one wants to admit they have a problem with, yet the American Dental Association notes that 50% of Americans have had bad breath at least once in their lives. The fact of the matter is that bad breath can happen to anyone and it’s better to be prepared if…

Even though dentists are primarily associated with teeth, their job doesn’t end there. In fact, dentists are just as concerned with the condition of your gums as they are with the condition of your teeth. This is because your gums help to support your teeth and are one of the structures responsible for holding them…

Whether your teeth have been affected by damage or decay, there are a variety of restorative dental treatments your dentist can use to restore the affected tooth. However, certain restorations can take longer than others. This is because there are two main types of restorations known as direct and indirect. Direct restorations, such as composite…

In the past, dentistry was mainly concerned with maintaining the health and function of your teeth and gums. Although this is still a primary concern of modern dentistry, it is not the only thing modern dentistry can accomplish. In fact, dentistry can now be used to improve the look of your smile in addition to…

Tooth extractions are dental procedures that are performed to remove problematic teeth from the mouth. Teeth can be extracted for a number of reasons, such as severe damage or decay, but the most common type of extraction are wisdom teeth extractions. Regardless of the reasoning behind a tooth extraction, most extractions can be performed comfortably…

Did you know that the American Dental Association advises you to floss daily in addition to brushing twice a day? This is because brushing your teeth only removes plaque from 60% of your tooth’s surface, while flossing ensures the other 40% gets cleaned as well. In fact, daily flossing ensures that plaque gets removed from…

As the summer heat looms over us, many people beat the heat by indulging in an assortment of cold summer treats. Unfortunately for some people with sensitive teeth, cold summer treats are not as refreshing. Instead, eating cold foods or drinking cold beverages can cause a sudden, deep tooth pain known as tooth sensitivity.  Tooth…

Tooth decay and gum disease are both things that your dentist probably talks about all the time. This is primarily because these two problems are the most common problems that dentist’s face with their patients. While tooth decay and gum disease are responsible for the majority of restorative dental treatments, there are other oral health…

Brushing our teeth is an activity that we often perform unconsciously. Unfortunately, this probably means that we have unknowingly implemented a few bad habits that may be detrimental to our brushing routine. In fact, many people make mistakes while brushing their teeth. In order to improve your brushing habits, here are some common mistakes that…

Did you know that tooth decay is not the only threat to your oral health? While tooth decay is one of the most well known oral health threats, gum disease can also be quite detrimental. Unfortunately, gum disease is highly common, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that around 47.2% of…

Dentures are a common dental prosthetic used to replace missing teeth. Although many people often associate dentures as being for people with no teeth, there are actually different types of dentures that can be used for people who still have natural teeth. In order to determine what type of denture is right for you, it…

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition characterized by an inadequate amount of saliva. It can make the inside of your mouth feel sticky and dry, which can lead to frequent thirst. Additionally, the lack of saliva can also make your lips crack, the corners of your mouth split, and your tongue raw. This often…

Did you know that as many as 48% of Americans drink an average of 2.6 glasses of soda daily? Not only did a recent Gallup poll publish those findings, but they also found that this number was higher with 56% of young adults ages 18-34 drinking soda daily. With these statistics, there can be no…

While many people may know the importance of daily brushing and flossing to maintain their oral health, not as many people know how to protect their teeth from another common oral health threat. Dental erosion is a process that weakens the tooth enamel and can eventually lead to the formation of cavities. It often goes…

Missing a tooth can cause a mouthful of problems and missing a mouthful of teeth is undoubtedly a problem in itself. Nowadays, modern dentistry has made it so that you don’t have to suffer from a mouth of missing teeth. With so many restoration options available, it is easier than ever to find a way…

Out of all the things you need to do, one of the last things is spend hours at the dentist’s office having a dental crown placed. However if you are in need of a dental crown, you may not exactly have a choice. That is until now. Modern dental technology has evolved in such a…

Did you know that approximately 10.9 million root canals are performed by general dentists every year according to the American Endodontic Association? What about the fact that about 92% of American adults have had a dental cavity in their permanent teeth? Both these statistics show how common tooth decay is. In fact, it is one…

If you are considering having dental implants placed, then one pressing question you probably have is, ‘what is the dental implant procedure?’ This is a fairly common question among those who are candidates for dental implants and those who are thinking about having them placed. To familiarize you with the implant process, let’s take a…

Dental implants have become one of the most recommended ways to restore missing teeth. They are valued for their strength, longevity, and appearance, as well as their ability to provide stimulation to the jawbone in order to prevent bone loss. Not only do they offer an effective way to replace missing teeth, but dental implants…

No one wants to be told that they need a tooth extraction. In fact for some, a tooth extraction can be their worst nightmare. However, dentists don’t just extract teeth for no reason. If your general dentist is advising for a tooth extraction, it means that your tooth either cannot be saved or that it…

From 5000 BC with the first text written by Sumerians detailing their theory on tooth decay to the present time, dentistry has undergone a multitude of changes. Nowadays, modern dentistry is more accessible, effective, and comfortable than ever before. As a patient, you may have noticed this. However if you are not a dentist, there…

Teeth are what most often comes to mind when people think of dentistry. However, dentistry involves more than just teeth. Equally as important as the teeth are the gums. Healthy gums range from being coral pink to slightly darker and are tightly bound to the jawbone in order to seal and protect the tooth roots.…

Tooth extractions are dental procedures that remove, or extract, teeth that have become problematic to a patient’s oral or overall health. There are two different extraction methods that can be used, depending on the tooth being extracted. Namely, these are simple and surgical extractions.  Simple extractions are used on visible teeth that have erupted over…

Wisdom teeth is the term used to describe the third molars that start to erupt during the late teen years into the early twenties. Although they served an important purpose in our evolutionary past, our skulls have evolved to be smaller in size. As a result, many people end up needing their wisdom teeth extracted. …