Category: Dental Information

Electric versus manual, which is better? Which kind of toothbrush removes more plaque and reduces gingivitis? Lets break it down. Types of Toothbrushes: Rechargeable electric toothbrush. These need a replacement toothbrush head every three months. They usually use a wall socket power source and the cleaning technology is usually oscillating-rotating. Manual toothbrush. These are the […]

You want your smile to bring you and those who see it satisfaction. Sometimes smaller imperfections are all that stand between you and your ideal smile. Dental contouring is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that reshapes enamel to be more aesthetically pleasing, fixing imperfections that make you hesitant to flash those pearly whites. If the issue […]

You’ve seen it before, it’s usually in the corner of a dental product in a white rounded box with ADA Accepted on it. Do you buy these products often? Does it matter to you? Do you know what it means? One hundred and thirty years ago, the American Dental Association started a program that reviewed […]

It always makes you cringe when the dentist tells you that you have a cavity. It is frustrating to get cavities, but even more so if you aren’t sure how your cavity formed in the first place. To help you understand where cavities come from, here are some facts on how cavities are formed: Bacteria […]

Even though mouth stores are so small, they can cause miserable pain when you are trying to eat or drink something. The most common kinds of mouth sores are cold sores and canker sores, which are caused by different things. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and are extremely contagious. Before you get […]

A tongue scraper, sometimes called a tongue cleaner or tongue brush, might at first look a little pointless. What is this piece of plastic going to do for you that your toothbrush doesn’t already? Doesn’t your tongue keep itself clean? For the most part, yes. But neglecting to clean your tongue is the number one […]

If eating something cold like ice cream or sipping something warm like coffee causes you pain, you may be suffering from a common problem called “sensitive teeth”. Tooth sensitivity is caused by a number of things. Some causes include: Brushing too hard. Brushing too hard or using a hard-bristled brush can wear down your enamel. […]

Halitosis is a technical term for bad breath. It is fairly common and is often caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth due to gum disease, food, or plaque. Unfortunately, halitosis is often recognized by others before the person who has it recognizes it themselves. Causes Experts say that at least half of […]

When you are pregnant, you are excited about the upcoming addition to your family, but also you are trying to adjust to your hormonal changes, which not only give you a roller coaster of emotions, but also impact your oral health. Because of your surge in hormones of estrogen and progesterone, they can exaggerate the […]

Since childhood, most of us have been told that brushing and removing sugar and food from our teeth as soon as possible is a good practice for preventing tooth decay and the development of other dental dilemmas. As a result, some of the most dedicated and diligent of patients think it’s a good idea then […]