Dental implants are used to restore your mouth's natural structure by using three parts, an implant, an abutment, and a false tooth. The implant portion is fitted into your gum and binds to your jawbone. The abutment acts a connector between the implant and the false tooth. Dental implants are important as they can prevent...
To those of you that are always on top of your oral health routine we applaud you. Our office would like to make some suggestions for your after-meal routine. Brushing and flossing after a meal can definitely be good for your mouth. It's picking the right time to brush to be most effective that some...
Taking good care of your teeth isn't just about having a killer smile and looking good; it could literally save you from cancer. A study by the Lancet Oncology found that men who have a history of gum disease face a higher risk of getting cancer than those who don't. The study was done on...
When getting veneers one of the key factors to take into consideration is the health of your gums. When veneer teeth are put on you still need to practice good oral care or it can cause issues with your gums that are much more difficult to resolve compared to your original teeth. Your gums play...
When your teeth become sensitive to hot and cold foods, it's important to understand what's causing it. Sweet and sour foods are a common trigger behind sensitive teeth. Understanding this will help you find a solution to your tooth sensitivity. Why Your Teeth may be Sensitive to Sugar It's actually quite common for someone to...
You should never feel twinges of shock-like pain in your teeth and when you do, you should bring it to our attention immediately. This is a sign that you have tooth sensitivity - something that can be caused by hot or cold food hitting your dentin, which is the layer of your tooth that's located...
If you've been under a lot of stress lately, you may have noticed that you've been clenching your jaw more often than normal. If you're clenching your teeth a lot, you may also be grinding them at night. That means you're dealing with bruxism, a type of stress outlet that can greatly damage your teeth....
No one wants to find out that they have a cavity and need to get a filling. While that is upsetting, it is important to get over that and start to make some choices. There are actually different types of fillings to choose from. Many may assume that the only type of filling is the...
Making sure you are hydrated is important for your body and for your oral health. Your body needs water to do its job and your oral cavity needs water to do its job. So, what does your oral health have to do with being hydrated? We can tell you in one word; saliva. Saliva is...
You may find the idea of eating seaweed fairly gross, but there are a few different reasons why consuming this type of algae is actually really good for you. Seaweed comes in a number of different forms, so it's not like you're pulling it directly out of the ocean and putting it on your plate....