Did you know that you probably do at least one thing during the course of an average day that puts your healthy smile at risk? These are some of the more common offenders: Coffee, Soda, and Sports Drink Consumption If you really can’t give them up, try to consume these beverages with restraint. Their high […]
It’s often said that there’s a first time for everything: Driving a car by yourself; getting your first “real” job; even… having a root canal? Now don’t get us wrong — we’re not wishing that anyone should go through a medical procedure, no matter how minor. Yet the fact remains: A root canal procedure is […]
There’s no dispute in most cases that dental implants are superior to removable dentures as a restoration for missing teeth. One area in particular is the effect a removable denture can have on remaining bone and other structures of the mouth, especially if their fit becomes loose. If you’re a denture wearer, you probably know […]
Even after decades of health warnings, approximately 45 million Americans smoke cigarettes. Although three-quarters will attempt to quit at some time in their life, most won’t be successful because smoking is both pleasurable and highly addictive. Still, it’s in your best health interest to quit, and not just for your general health. Besides bad breath, […]
Tooth decay and other oral diseases aren’t the only dangers your teeth face — accidental injuries also pose a risk. Fortunately, much can be done to save injured teeth, if you act quickly. Dental injuries where part of the enamel crown has chipped off are the most common. Even if only one tooth appears damaged, […]
In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed many of his patients had unusual brown staining on their teeth — and little to no tooth decay. What he unknowingly observed was the power of a chemical substance in his patients’ drinking water — fluoride. While commonplace today, fluoride sparked a revolution — and some controversy […]
One of your teeth’s best defenses against tooth decay is its hard, outer layer made of a mineral-rich substance known as enamel. This great protector, however, has an enemy — acid — from the foods and drinks we consume as well as the acid byproducts from bacterial plaque. A high acidic level in the mouth […]
OK, so you’ve been getting orthodontic treatment for what seems like a long time—and finally, your braces are about to come off! Now you’re home free, right? Well, almost… but now comes the final part of your treatment: the retention phase. That means you’ll need to wear a retainer. Most people find that a retainer […]
If Kristi Yamaguchi’s kids inherit her figure skating ability, they might just be headed for the Olympics — after all, their mom won the gold medal for figure skating in the 1992 games. When it comes to teeth, however, she wouldn’t mind if they inherited her spouse’s instead. “My husband [fellow Olympian turned pro hockey […]
Your general and oral health go hand in hand — whatever is going on with the rest of your body can also affect your teeth, gums and other mouth tissues. That’s why it’s essential that you eat a diet with the right balance of healthy foods, while cutting back on unhealthy ones that contribute to […]
