Fighting Plaque: The Battle for Oral Health
When it comes to dental health, we hear a lot about plaque. What you may be asking is, “what is it, exactly, and what do I do to prevent it?” Here we will discuss what plaque really is, what happens…
When it comes to dental health, we hear a lot about plaque. What you may be asking is, “what is it, exactly, and what do I do to prevent it?” Here we will discuss what plaque really is, what happens…
We all seek to take the best care of our mouth and teeth as possible. Sometimes this task can feel daunting, especially if you have had difficulty with cavities and other dental decay. While a faithful dental care regimen (including…
You visit our dental office for your semi-annual appointment and discover, again, that you have new decay (cavities) in your teeth and need further dental treatment. This is a discouraging diagnosis that all of us want to avoid…but how?…
If you suffer from diabetes, you have many things to consider aside from your blood sugar as diabetes can affect a wide variety of aspects of your health. In fact, your oral health can directly impact how your body reacts…
Do you ever wonder if drinking from a straw is good or bad for you? Most people don't, but here is a fact that might make you think about it: drinking from a straw, instead of sipping from a cup,…
What causes cavities? Can they be prevented? What’s the best treatment? Check out some commonly believed ideas about cavities to learn which are true and which are not! The main cause of cavities is sugar. Well, not exactly. The main…
Calcium is a mineral often held in close association to bones. However, tooth and dental health are also closely related to calcium. Teeth are basically bones that are denser than the bones of your skeleton. Calcium is very important when…