All it takes is biting into something cold or even bumping your teeth into the rim of a glass to sense the irritation and pain of sensitive teeth. Those who have sensitive teeth often do not even realize all of the small changes they have made in their daily activities to spare themselves the pain. …
Easter is upon us once and again, and just like with every other holiday that comes up these days, the marketing and hype seems to start just a little bit earlier than it did the year before. Of course, with Easter, it seems like the emphasis is placed more on the candy than almost any …
It should not be a secret to anyone these days that smoking is just plain bad news for our bodies. Not only can smoking tobacco lead to severe health issues such as lung disease and cancer, it can also take its toll in our mouths and on our teeth. How smoking hurts our oral health …
There continues to be great advancement and improvements in oral health treatment and technology. More people than ever are able to enjoy health teeth and gums for much longer in their lives than those who lived just 40 to 50 years earlier. These days, adults age 65 and older are keeping their natural teeth at …
In case you were unaware, brushing alone is not enough to fight cavities and gingivitis. The American Dental Association, along with dentists everywhere, have been preaching for years how important it is to floss at least once a day. When a person flosses once a day and brushes at least twice a day, they are …
When you look at your teeth in the mirror, you should see firm, pale pink gums. This indicates that you have healthy gums. Gums that are red, puffy, and bleed often are signs of gingivitis, which is the initial stage of gum disease. Related: How Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health. We tend to associate problems …
A chipped tooth can be devastating depending on which tooth it involves and how bad it is. At Smile Concepts, we sometimes see patients who have a chipped tooth as a result of an accident or from simply eating something hard and crunchy. Depending on how big the chip is, it can cause discomfort and …
As busy Americans, we are all on the go now more than ever. Our busy lives keep us moving day in and day out, often keeping us from doing some of the most essential activities of the day, such as brushing our teeth. Hopefully, most of us are now in the habit of brushing our …
Did you know that, besides tooth decay and gum disease, one of the main reasons people visit their dentist is to combat bad breath? It seems that some people have received just one too many complaints about their breath and want to find out what they can do about it. Related: Why You Should Eliminate …
Soda lovers everywhere will hate to hear it, but eliminating your favorite drink from your diet can have all kinds of benefits when it comes to your health. This may not come as news to most people. Most of us grew up with mothers, teachers and dentists telling us to avoid too much sugar, as …
