Every time you eat or drink anything sugary, your teeth are under acid attack for up to one hour. The sugar in foods and drinks react with the bacteria in plaque and produce harmful acids that affect your teeth. The acid wears away the enamel, and will leave the dentin uncovered. This is called ‘dental erosion’ and can leave teeth very…
Foods to Avoid with Braces This is a list of foods and other items that have the potential to damage your orthodontic appliances and slow down your treatment time. It is always important to be cautious and care for your braces so that your final smile can be revealed as soon and as beautifully as possible. Foods High in Sugar…
Dentistry makes a difference! Familiar Faces Wearing Braces A dental makeover may be easier than you think, and it can have a huge impact on a persons confidence and smile. Sometimes a simple bonding or whitening procedure can make a huge difference in a person’s appearance. If you ever considered changing your smile, talk to your dentist to see what they can…
Most parents know that brushing their kids teeth twice a day is important for dental health. Most also know that going to the dentist twice a year is important. But, here are a few things parents may not know: Cavities are on the Rise! According to the Center for Disease control almost half of children ages 2-11 have cavities on their baby…
We have recently seen an increase in decay in all ages especially young children. There are many things that put a person at risk for cavities. Some of them include: previous cavities dry mouth sugary drinks throughout the day snacking on sticky or sugary foods poor oral hygiene change in medication sipping on coffee throughout the day drinking soda…
Here is a great tooth brushing chart to try with your kids! It’s fun to turn tooth brushing into challenge. There can be a prize for filling the whole chart! Kids also like to use stickers to fill the chart instead of a simple check mark. Have fun giving it a try! Its also a great to discuss with your…
These areas should be self-checked regularly. If you develop a bump or sore that does not go away within 2 weeks, you should visit your dentist. Scary, but true: Close to 43,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. Of…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its guidelines for fluoride for children. They now recommend using fluoride toothpaste beginning with tooth eruption. Here are their recommendations: Fluoride toothpaste is recommended for children starting at tooth eruption, regardless of caries risk. A smear (the size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste should be used up to age 3. …
Summer is coming to an end. Its time to change your toothbrush! Toothbrushes should be changed every 2 to 3 months even if they show no signs of wear and tear. Toothbrushes harbor bacteria, and its gross to keep one around for too long. An easy way to remember to change your toothbrush often enough is to change it…
Sports mouth guards are worn over the teeth during contact sports for protection from blows to the face or head. The guards are typically worn over the upper teeth to protect from broken teeth, cut lips, or injury to the mouth. Injuries that Mouth Guards Prevent: knocked out teeth concussion cerebral hemorrhage broken or chipped teeth lacerated tongue/lip jaw fracture…
