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October is an important month for the healthcare world–while the leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler, many are decked out in pink gear commemorating another important health issue. But did you know it’s also National Dental Hygiene Month? Hopefully you think about your...
Read More21st century dental innovations are on the rise, and this creativity now includes a “smart” fix for cavities. A new type of filling, made with bioactive glass instead of metals like mercury and silver, helps restore damaged teeth. Metal fillings used by most dentists may need to be...
Read MoreThough long-used for infant comfort, the benefits of a pacifier are up for debate. Sucking is a reflex that is normal for infants, but sucking on a foreign object such as a pacifier can harm the development of different oral structures. Babies that have so-called...
Read MoreAs our grandmothers will tell us, the color white goes out of style as soon as we pass that first Monday in September. Even though we have to put away our white jeans, our teeth can wear white all year round! That pearly smile is a...
Read MoreWish there was a way to seal your teeth from potential bacteria? Look no further! A sealant is a coating usually placed on the surface of back teeth to protect against harmful bacteria. The main purpose of a sealant is to prevent tooth decay, so...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever needed a filling, you may have been given the option between a silver filling and a white filling. The difference between the two lies deeper than color: silver fillings are made of a material called amalgam, and white fillings are made of...
Read MorePicking the right toothpaste for you and your family depends on what results you’re looking for from your oral home care. For all children adults the number one priorities should be cavity prevention and gum care. Standard pastes made by Crest™, Colgate™, and other major...
Read MoreDo you have tooth pain that seems to be without a source? What about sensitivity to even slightly warm or cold foods and drinks? Or an ache in a tooth that seems to radiate into your jaw? All of these aches and pains fall under...
Read MoreDetermining an individual’s risk for oral cancer is a complex process that involves looking at a person’s age, sex, race, genetics, and lifestyle. Often the appearance of cancers is a combination of several factors, however just one risk factor on its own is enough...
Read MoreSeveral toothbrushes, toothpastes, and mouthwashes advertise that they “prevent tartar buildup” or that they offer “tartar control.” But what exactly is tartar? It’s made of something we’ve discussed before: plaque. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms when the bacteria in your mouth mixes with...
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