How deep are your periodontal pockets? How bad is your gum disease? These are good questions, because periodontal pockets are key indicators of periodontitis. Periodontitis literally means inflammation of the socket surrounding the tooth. It’s a stage of gum disease that has advanced beyond the milder gingivitis. Caused by the build-up of bacterial plaque and […]
Choosing the right toothpaste will play a key role in your daily oral hygiene. While most have the same general components for cleaning your teeth, others are specially formulated to address additional concerns. With so many different types available, choosing the right toothpaste can become quite a challenging task. Keep the following distinctions in mind […]
Drinking water improves oral health, as well as overall health. Everyone knows how important it is to drink lots of water. Our bodies are over 60% water, so drinking copious amounts of water keeps cells, organs, and skin well hydrated. This in turn enables us to get rid of waste, fight infection, lose weight, and […]
If your fear of the dentist has kept you from making appointments, there’s no time like the present to get over your dental anxieties. You’re not the only one. Upwards of 80% of U.S. adults have dental anxiety, while between 9 to 20% of Americans simply avoid going to the dentist at all. Unfortunately, this […]
Have you been wondering about the main benefits of Interdental brushes? Interdental cleaning is required to ensure optimal oral hygiene. Cleaning between teeth finishes the job your toothbrush started, because it can only really reach three out the five tooth surfaces that need cleaning. For cleaning between teeth, many reach for interdental brushes, so just […]
If you’re not careful with your oral hygiene, dental grills can harm your oral health. Also known as “grillz” or ‘’fronts”, grills are decorative covers made of gold, silver, and gems that cover one or more teeth. They were developed by hip hop artists in the 1980’s and since have become a popular form of […]
Teeth grinding is more than a minor bother or annoyance for those who may hear it. It can actually threaten your oral health. Known also as bruxism, teeth grinding is the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth while you are asleep. If you find that you often wake with jaw soreness or headaches, it may […]
Heart Disease is one of the leading causes of death In the U.S. Increasingly, studies have shown a connection between heart disease and gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, entails inflammation and infection of gum tissues and bone that keep your teeth in place. It’s called gingivitis in its early stages […]
There is a definite connection between oral health and overall health. Your oral health impacts your overall health in numerous ways. The mouth is filled with millions of mostly harmless bacteria. It is a major entry point to the rest of your body, so if oral hygiene falters, bacteria could easily spread. Not only […]
Most people experience waking up with morning breath at some point. Morning breath has many different causes, but the two biggest are dry mouth and bad oral hygiene. Dry mouth If you have poor oral hygiene, dry mouth could be to blame. Saliva removes bacteria that can cause bad breath. As we sleep, saliva production […]
Achieving a more attractive brighter smile doesn’t have to be rocket science. While new technologies have made teeth whitening easier, simple lifestyle changes still go a long way toward the goal of a brighter smile. It’s important to bear in mind that most teeth are not completely white, but actually run a gamut of naturally […]
Good oral hygiene depends on a strong home care routine based on brushing at least twice a day. It’s even better to brush after every meal. While most people know the importance of brushing, they’re often not exactly sure of how it is best done. The correct approach to brushing can really make a difference […]