Sway The Odds In Your Favor

Prevent Serious Consequences

Even though they’re all grown up adults are not immune to tooth decay. Statistics show, however, that adults are much more likely to suffer from gum disease and some will even lose teeth because of it. Prevention, that’s the key to avoiding the advanced stages of gum disease and it has to begin at the…

A Clean Mouth Is A Healthy Mouth

There are several things that you can do to help maintain your oral health. It’s important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout your day, not only is it good for your general health but it can also relieve the symptoms of chronic dry mouth. If your drinking water is fluoridated you can…

Take Care Of Yourself

Most people are a little on edge about a pending dental procedure. They may be afraid of feeling pain or dreading the injection of local anesthetic that will prevent it. Whatever the cause for concern it rarely has to do with what may happen AFTER the procedure. There are specific care instructions associated with root…

You’re Not Impervious To Tooth Decay

Children are more prone to tooth decay while adults are more apt to suffer from some form of gum disease. The likelihood of getting a cavity does decrease as you age but you are not totally immune. Some of the causes of adult tooth decay are different from the reasons that children get cavities but…

Chronic Dry Mouth Is Persistent

There are many reasons why you may experience the feeling of having a dry mouth every now and then. It could be associated with being put in an awkward social position, or feeling anxious about making a business presentation in front of a roomful of executives. These are a fairly common phenomenon but chronic “dry…

Make Your Appointment Today

Even if you’re the best brusher and flosser that ever was you should still have an in-office professional teeth cleaning done at least every six months in order to prevent plaque buildup. Plaque is the bad guy in the fight against gum disease and tooth decay. We can’t totally eliminate the presence of plaque on…

You May Have To Compromise

Experience and information has made us aware of the foods, drinks and behavior patterns that can cause our teeth to stain. Unfortunately, some of the worst culprits often turn out to be on list of favorite foods and those habits that we should give up are usually the hardest ones to break. “All things in…

There Will Be Consequences

Dental plaque cannot be avoided. When certain foods mix with your natural flow of saliva they combine to form a sticky film of bacteria that settles over your teeth. Bacterial plaque is what causes tooth decay and gum disease. The good news is that plaque can be controlled by brushing and flossing daily and seeking…