Category: Dental Information

As the summer approaches, we find ourselves enjoying a number of seasonal summer foods and drinks, whether it be a fruity drink by the pool, or enjoying a backyard barbecue with family and friends. While summertime favorites like these all taste great, some can do more harm than good for your oral health. Worst Summer […]

A new study published in the March issue of the Annals of Thoracic Surgery has revealed that the risks involved with cardiac surgery can be increased by the removal of an infected tooth prior the surgery. Often infected teeth are removed prior cardiac surgery to decrease the risk of infection spreading during surgery or endocarditis, […]

Are Ice Breakers Ice Cubes one of your favorite chewing gums? Well the American Dental Association is giving you one more reason to love them. The ADA recently awarded the Ice Cubes, sugar-free chewing gum, the Seal of Acceptance. The gum comes in various flavors including spearmint, peppermint and strawberry smoothie. The gum is made […]

Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints in America today. Several million Americans suffer from sensitive teeth in their lifetime, and the issue is growing. Tooth sensitivity can be described as short, sharp pain in teeth after eating/drinking something hot or cold, touching your teeth in a problem area, or exposing your teeth […]

With certain patients a dentist will sometimes recommend that some antibiotics are taken prior a dental procedure. This form of premedication is known as antibiotic prophylaxis. What purpose does this preventative step take, and who is eligible for it? Our mouths are teeming with bacteria. This includes even the healthiest or cleanest mouth. There is […]

Brushing your teeth is a vital step in keeping healthy teeth and gums. However, brushing your teeth too often or too hard can be harmful for your mouth. Over-brushing can lead to receding gums and sensitive teeth. Brushing too often and too hard wears down the enamel on teeth as well as push back or […]

Is picking out a tube of toothpaste giving you pause? With all of the flavor and ingredient options available to you it’s no wonder what seems like a simple decision becomes one of the most difficult when it comes to oral hygiene. Below we’ve listed a few of the most common toothpaste options and provided […]

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is marked by sudden and recurrent seizures, loss of consciousness, and other symptoms that exhibit a problem with the electrical activity of the brain. Epilepsy is most commonly treated with medication to control the electrical activity of the brain and cut down the symptoms caused by the disorder. Special […]

At any given moments there are a lot of things going on in your mouth. The enamel on your teeth is constantly demineralizing and remineralizing. Your saliva is working to neutralize the acids and bacteria your mouth comes in contact with. And there’s all sorts of stuff living in there! That’s right. Making a home […]

These days, dentures aren’t just for your grandparents. Not only are dentures used to enhance the smile, and teeth, but they can help improve the self-esteem of any one, at any age, especially for someone who is missing teeth. Overdentures are a form of dentures that are available for certain patients. People who need some […]