Taking good care of your mouth — teeth and gums — does more than help ensure you have a bright, white smile. A healthy mouth and healthy body go hand in hand. Good oral hygiene and oral health can improve your overall health, reducing the risk of serious disease and perhaps even preserving your memory…
Maintaining good oral health is essential to maintaining good overall health. The goal of proper oral hygiene is to remove or prevent formation and buildup of plaque and tartar, to prevent dental caries and periodontal disease, and to decrease the incidence of halitosis. Results of patient surveys clearly demonstrate that many are unaware of the…
Brushing and flossing and getting regular dental cleans/checkups will help you to have a great looking smile, brighter whiter looking teeth and fresh breath. They are an important part in preventing gum disease and reducing your risk of tooth loss and dental problems. Getting a regular professional clean will remove plaque, tartar buildup and staining…
Dental caries You spelled it right – dental caries. It is the medical term for cavities or tooth decay. It is a bacterial infection that causes demineralization and destruction of the teeth’s enamel, dentin and cemented – these are the hard tissues of the teeth. Dental caries results from the production of acid caused by…
Unevenly spaced teeth and other alignment issues can significantly diminish smile aesthetics. More importantly, problems like these undermine the overall structural integrity of the bite and can lead to undue wear and tear on the natural tooth structures. Correcting alignment issues is often an important part of improving smile aesthetics, but it can also be…