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Have you ever sipped on a cold beverage and cringed? Have you experienced tings of pain when brushing your teeth? Have you awakened from tooth grinding to be bothered by the chill of your teeth? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you may be suffering from sensitive teeth.  Tooth sensitivity affects approximately 45 million people. So, rest assured you are not alone. Sensitive teeth can affect you if you have gum recession or exposed dentin on your […]

Why is fluoride important? Fluoride helps to keep the teeth looking bright and shiny by fighting off plaque and bacteria that dissolve tooth enamel (outer shiny tooth surface) and cause tooth decay. Fluoride can also improve slight tooth decay. It’s powerful ammunition in the battle against tooth decay. Is the fluoride contained in water enough to help prevent tooth decay and tooth enamel loss? Fluorinated water is provided in the tap water of many communities. Your dentist will know about […]

Oral health is particularly important for people that are diabetic.  As you know from your elementary school days, sugar adversely affects the health of teeth. Now we are beginning to understand that there is an irrefutable link between diabetes and oral health for the almost 24 million diabetics in America. Oral health studies have shown that diabetes increases the likelihood of contracting gum disease (link to story). If you contract gum disease, your teeth may pull away from the gums, […]

Dental insurance was not readily available to people years ago. Perhaps, your employer offered a $1000.00 annual benefit for two profession cleanings, a percentage reimbursement for major dental work such as for dental fillings, root canals, and dental crowns as well as a percentage for orthodontics. Yet, the benefits were often not high enough to substantially contribute to restorative dentistry costs. In fact, dental sealants and composite dental fillings were not usually covered by insurance companies years ago.  Today, there […]

Oral health can be achieved if we were to balance the amount of energy we expend on getting ready for the day with a focus on a perfect oral health day.  Knowing that your lifestyle has an impact on your oral health, you can be one step closer to understanding how to achieve a healthy mouth. Oral health days can be prefect with the right formula. General dentistry is the first place to start, but there’s more…. Dental Care in […]

Cosmetic dentistry is definitively a focus for front tooth damage. Your front teeth provide a first impression image for all to see. Since the advent of cosmetic dentistry, people that have experienced front tooth damage are relieved because of cosmetic dentistry. A cracked or chipped front tooth, tooth decay, dental infection, exposed roots, gum recession and teeth grinding are unappealing at best. The solutions of dental veneers, bonding and composite or porcelain dental fillings are promising if you’ve suffered from […]

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has released a study demonstrating a wealth of additional benefits for people that decide on cosmetic dentistry.  The study, conducted by Dr. Anne Beall, a social psychologist and market research professional, involved over 500 U.S. participants who were requested to view and rate photos of eight cosmetic dentistry patients. Fifty percent of the participants viewed and rated the “before” photo, displaying people that did not have severe tooth decay but who requested cosmetic dentistry. […]

Cosmetic dentistry is not just for the rich and famous. Tooth whitening, dental veneers, dental implants, inlays or onlays, and tooth colored composite dental fillings are cost effective for most anyone today. For those that are concerned about cosmetic dentistry costs, patient financing has opened the door to justify proceeding with cosmetic dentistry. Even insurance companies have stepped up to the plate to absorb some cosmetic dentistry costs.  For example, dental insurance companies today may pay for composite dental fillings […]

Do you wake up with a sore jaw or headache? Have you noticed that your teeth have changed shape? Do you feel that there’s more space between your teeth?  Do you feel that your teeth are loose? Do you have TMD or TMJ? Do you suffer from unexplained hearing loss? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you may suffer from teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. Teeth grinding can be particularly problematic because the condition may […]

Fighting off bio films is the latest number one health priority among many dentists today. First, let’s clear this up- what are biofilms? Biofilms are an unhealthy layer of bacteria pathogens, fungi and poisonous microbes that form in the gums and mouth. Research has mounted to prove that biofilms can enter the body, cause inflammation and contribute to several diseases. Biofilm Pathways When biofilms are found in the mouth, they can localize in pockets between gum tissue and teeth which […]