Do you make flossing a daily habit? Flossing provides dedicated attention to spaces between your teeth, and take care of any bacteria and food debris residing in these spaces that are hard to reach with brushing alone. This protects you from cavities in would-be vulnerable areas, and helps defend against gum disease. If you want the full benefit of flossing, you should make sure you do it effectively. Some people will consider their job done after moving the string back and forth when they floss. You should incorporate vertical motion, as moving the string up and down is required to fully clean these spaces. Remember that good, consistent preventive dental care at home, along with regular dental exams, can have a major positive impact on your oral health. (more…)
Quiz: Issues That Threaten Your Smile
Thinking critically about your oral care can help you recognize threats you may have been neglecting. Think about your daily practices. Are you brushing and flossing, or just brushing? How often do you take time to clean your teeth? Remember that keeping your mouth clean is meant to do more than just guard you against cavities – you should also be concerned about gum disease. Of course, great care at home still calls for other forms of help. Cutting back on your sugar intake means controlling your risk for cavities. Coming in for routine professional dental exams can help you stay informed about your smile’s condition – these visits also involve a professional teeth cleaning, which can help you prevent oral health issues from springing up. (more…)
How Dental Bonding Can Help Address A Tooth Injury
An injury that leaves you with a tooth that is chipped or cracked can be a blight on your smile. People are generally not happy to have to show off a set of teeth marred by one damaged tooth. If you are after a solution to this problem, you should know that cosmetic dental work can offer a viable solution in less time than you may expect. By performing a dental bonding treatment, your dentist can cover up chips and cracks using composite resin. After the material is applied, it can be shaped to hide any real evidence of unsightly harm. (more…)
3 Worrying Issues Caused By A Missing Tooth
Sure, you would rather not lose any teeth, but is one missing tooth really capable of causing much trouble? The effect tooth loss has on your smile will depend on what tooth was lost. If one of your back teeth was lost, it may have little impact on how you look, though it can seriously complicate how you chew. A lost tooth nearer to the front of your smile can have a frustrating effect on how you look. Your dentist can work with you on a prosthetic solution that helps you feel as though you still have your complete smile. In addition to improving how you look, the right prosthetic can help with functional issues. (more…)
Protecting Your Child’s Smile From The Effects Of Sugar
It can feel like every major holiday comes with a different batch of candy your child just has to have. Sugar has the capacity to do real harm to a person’s teeth. Regular daily care matters – unfortunately, children are less aware of how sugar might be affecting their smiles. Starting dental visits for your child at a young age allows your dentist to educate them on proper brushing and flossing, and to discuss the importance of preventing cavities. Limiting your child’s sugar intake is important – especially since kids tend to be reluctant to practice moderation on their own. You can give their teeth additional protection by making sure their smiles undergo good, routine cleanings at home, and are cared for regularly during a routine dental exam. (more…)
Experience The Allen Arts Festival May 12-14
Starting Friday, May 12, you and your family can enjoy a fun weekend while exploring works from select local and regional artists. The Allen Arts Festival is an annual event organized by the Allen Arts Alliance. This year’s event will be held at Watter’s Creek, and will provide local residents a free opportunity to experience art pieces in a variety of different media from juried artists. The weekend will also showcase live performances, as well as activities for kids, and more. The Allen Arts Alliance is a non-profit group that strives to deliver arts and culture to residents of our city. (more…)
Should I Be Worried About Tooth Loss In My Later Years?
Many people think of dentures as something needed by older adults. Should you be worried about the prospect of tooth loss in later years? If you want to keep your smile intact, it can help to recognize the major threats you face. The leading cause of tooth loss for adults is problems associated with gum disease. Gum disease in its advanced form cannot be cured, but it can be contained. Of course, if you recognize signs of periodontal health trouble, you can take action and stop the issue before it grows serious. Make sure you keep up with good care at home, and take advantage of regular dental cleanings, which can protect you from bacteria that can cause gum disease. (more…)
Enjoying A Whiter Smile, Thanks To Your Dentist
Your efforts to improve the color of your smile can become frustrating. While products bought at the grocery store or at your local pharmacy help with surface stains, the ultimate improvement may leave you wanting. Your dentist can provide you with a special whitening kit that will help penetrate stains in deeper levels of your enamel. The kit you receive will have custom-fitted whitening trays, along with a bleaching gel. When you follow your dentist’s instructions, you can use these materials to safely treat your teeth, and find yourself with a smile many shades brighter. (more…)
Fighting Tartar Is Important To Your Oral Health
The gathering of bacteria on your teeth can be a real threat to your oral health. Part of preventing dental trouble means keeping your teeth as clean as possible, and ridding yourself of bacteria and plaque, the filmy, sticky accumulation of bacteria, as well as removing food debris. Unfortunately, when you have tartar, you can find yourself dealing with a bacteria buildup that can resist your brushing and flossing efforts. Tartar carries a risk for creating problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Your hygienist can remove tartar during a professional teeth cleaning, part of the routine treatment you enjoy doing a dental checkup. (more…)
Why Do I Grind My Teeth When I Sleep?
It is hard to ignore symptoms that can develop when you begin to grind your teeth while you sleep. People who experience this as a habit are dealing with a condition known as bruxism. Bruxism sufferers will put significant force on their teeth and jaw joints through the night. Over time, this can lead to problems like TMJ dysfunction, and damage to teeth. There is no single root cause for bruxism. It could be a consequence of stress, or it could develop because of existing TMJ dysfunction. While the cause may not be immediately identifiable, there is a solution your dentist can provide. A special mouth guard provided by your dentist will keep your teeth safe while you sleep. (more…)
