Category: Dental Information

It’s very likely that you’ve heard all the good a little fluoride can do for your teeth. But how exactly does that magical little element do all it does? How Fluoride Works Throughout Your Life Fluoride is an anion of fluorine. It is commonly added to toothpastes, dental rinses and in many countries, including the […]

Dental health is important for everyone, including children. A visit to a dentist can be a scary and anxiety provoking experience for a child. This is true regardless of if it is a first experience or a repeat trip (particularly if prior trips did not go well). How can parents prepare their children for a […]

Expecting a baby is an exciting time in life. Perhaps you had dental work planned or you are in need of dental work. Should you continue with your dental work during pregnancy? The answer is yes. Pregnancy causes a lot of changes in a woman’s body both physically and chemically. There is a link between […]

January is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This month is, at least partially, dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of maintaining dental health through pregnancy, attending to the dental health of young children and instilling within them a respect for the importance of dental health. The Center For Medicare and Medicaid Services is offering […]

Oral cancer can kill, like any other cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, in 2013, 42,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer patients have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate, if the cancer is found and treated in the early stages. If the cancer is undiagnosed until […]

The major downside of drinking tea and coffee has always been the unpleasant stains that are left behind on the teeth after drinking them for an extended period of time. We’ve all seen the caricature of the tea-obsessed lady with scarily yellowed teeth. But after all this time, could tea and coffee actually be good […]

If you’ve ever had a cavity, then you’re probably already at least somewhat familiar with dental fillings. Dental fillings are what’s used to prevent the tooth from decaying any further and return it to its normal level of functionality. They essentially fill in the small hole that a cavity causes. There are many different types […]

Certain people, namely children and teenagers, can benefit from a little extra protection against cavities and decay. Sure, maintaining proper oral hygiene is effective, but how many times can you remind a person to floss?? Dental sealants offer insurance for the nights they went to bed without brushing! What Is A Sealant? First used sometime […]

We’ve all seen the evil villain in the cartoons that furiously grinds his teeth when he’s been foiled by the protagonist(s). It’s humorous and silly. However, in real life, teeth grinding is no laughing matter. Many people habitually grind their teeth under stress, and it will inevitably yield some unfavorable consequences. Teeth grinding causes the […]

A study published in General Dentistry has compared the effect soda drinking has on teeth to the similar effects drug use can have on oral health. A team of researcher compared the mouths of three study participants: a cocaine user, a methamphetamine user, and a soda drinker. The differences between the three were not as […]