Bad breath is a problem few people want to talk about. Not even your best friend will tell you if you have it, but it’s a common problem family dentists see all of the time. If you suffer from halitosis, the medical term for bad breath, you’re in good company! Most people have it when…
Brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups are vital to good oral health. Moreover, it’s important to care for your teeth properly. Here are five bad habits that dentists want you to avoid. Amazing as this may seem, there is a right and a wrong way to brush your teeth. Brushing too hard, too long (more…
It might surprise you to learn that about 70% of adults suffer from some degree of gingivitis, the mildest form of gum disease. In fact, gingivitis is the number one infectious disease in the world. Why is it important that gingivitis be diagnosed and treated? Gingivitis, if allowed to go untreated, can progress to a…
Healthy teeth rely on great dental hygiene habits and expert treatment from your dentist. However, eating the right kinds of food can support their underlying strength for a brighter, healthier smile. Here are some of the best foods to eat and those you may want to avoid. The calcium and phosphates in cheese and other…
Obviously, people aren’t born with gum disease. So what exactly causes it, and how does gingivitis progress to periodontitis? Numerous factors play a role. The CDC estimates that fifty percent of Americans have periodontitis, so clearly there must be certain common factors. Unfortunately, the leading cause of periodontitis is a lack of dental hygiene. Frequently…
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the tissues and bone that surround and support your teeth. It is the major cause of about 70% of adult tooth loss, affecting nearly 80% of people at some point in their life. Gum disease includes gingivitis (the early stage of gum…
Gum recession is a progressive dental condition in which the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, gradually exposing the root. There are several possible causes, including plaque buildup, aggressive brushing, misaligned teeth and periodontal disease. While the condition itself isn’t typically painful, it can leave exposed roots open to decay, which can ultimately result…
You probably think that brushing your teeth is something you already know how to do. After all, isn’t how to brush your teeth something we all learn when we are very young? But you might be surprised — misconceptions on how to properly brush teeth are all too common. Some people may have been taught…
Everyone can agree that having bad breath is embarrassing. Having a condition that gives you perpetually bad breath is even worse. But having halitosis doesn’t need to mean an end to your social life. Here’s how you can deal with your halitosis on the go to avoid embarrassment in social situations. Halitosis is first and…
Do you have a healthy mouth? While it’s easy to overlook the importance of your oral health, you should be aware of the warning signs of gum disease. Gum disease remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. Left undetected and untreated, gum disease can also lead to other more serious health…