The tongue is one of the most important parts of our mouths. The tongue is what gives you the sense of taste, and tasting delicious food is one of the most pleasurable sensations that are available for anybody. But other than giving us the feeling of taste, the tongue also plays an important part in...
Can your allergies get worse because you are not practicing proper dental hygiene? When allergy season is in full swing, they may, in fact, be worse because you haven't been brushing or flossing or even going to the dentist as you should be. Here are some things to look for when it comes to seasonal...
Wisdom teeth appear between the ages of 17 to 25 and unless something is wrong with them, people barely notice that they are coming out. Unfortunately, problems with wisdom teeth are very common considering its location and limited gum space. One of the most common wisdom tooth complications is pain related to inflammation of the...
Brushing teeth after eating is good and for all reasons you may think of such as cleaning bacteria and doing away with food particles that may contribute to the growth of bacteria and formation of plaque. There is nothing wrong with brushing your teeth after eating, but it will depend on what you have eaten....
Dental anxiety or fear of going to the dentist is a very common phenomenon among people of various age group, race, or background. In the United States alone, it is estimated that 15% of Americans suffer from this condition. While the causes for fearing the dentist are quite varied, most of them actually stems from...
Through the many years of practicing dentistry I have heard many patients repeat the following dental myths and quotes. Some of these I hear almost on a daily basis from well-meaning patients who struggle to make sense of all the information that is presented to them. This is the second of a five-part series on...
This is a typical dental hygiene routine for most people. They brush their teeth what they believe to be long enough, sometimes brush their tongue, and rinse their toothbrush. When they have time, they make sure to floss and then rinse with mouthwash. Then, the person goes on about their day believing they did enough...
Oral hygiene is so important. We only get two sets of teeth, and we don’t have the first set for very long. Our adult teeth can literally last a lifetime if taken care of. Some people cringe at the thought of dentures or other dental procedures required to replace teeth. They good news is there...
Dental Myths One Through the many years of practicing dentistry I have heard many patients repeat the following dental myths and quotes. Some of these I hear almost on a daily basis from well-meaning patients who struggle to make sense of all the information that is presented to them. This is the first of a...
Composite fillings are what most dental offices around the country use at this point. They are strong, plus they are also visually much more appealing than older forms of fillings. They are so visually appealing that at the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry we call these fillings restorations. A restoration is making something like new again...