If you have ever had a cavity, you know that dental decay is no laughing matter. A cavity can seriously compromise your tooth. It can also lead to significant discomfort and reduced dental function. Whether you have recently been diagnosed with a cavity, or you are simply looking to prevent future damage, you may have… Read more »
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Dry Mouth Causes Cavities and Other Health Concerns
Are you plagued by a constant sandpapery tongue? Does your mouth feel like it is stuffed with cotton balls, no matter how much water you drink? If so, you may be suffering from dry mouth, or xerostomia. The condition can be caused by many different factors, and, as you well know, it can really disrupt… Read more »
Champagne and Your Healthy Teeth
For many, New Year’s Eve just wouldn’t be complete without a glass of champagne. Unfortunately, the bubbly beverage can have harmful effects on your healthy teeth, leading to stains and even enamel erosion. Of course, you probably don’t drink champagne on a daily basis, and an occasional glass on a special occasion will not harm… Read more »
5 Brushing Tips for Better Dental Care
If someone asked you whether you know how to brush your teeth, you’d probably assume it was a silly question. It’s not complicated; brush twice a day, especially after meals. Don’t all adults know how to do that? However, while twice daily brushing is important, there are actually ways that you can improve your at-home… Read more »
Is Your Dental Hygiene Naughty or Nice?
You know what they say about Santa. He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. You may not know that he also knows when you’re brushing your teeth. (At least, that’s what you can tell your kids.) What if he really did, though? How would your dental hygiene stack up? Would it… Read more »
Is It Really Possible to Prevent Cavities?
Did you know that cavities, a result of tooth decay, are the most commonly-experienced chronic disease in the world? Given the fact that they affect nearly 35% of the world’s entire population, you might wonder if cavities are, in fact, as preventable as you’ve been told. The truth is, they are; the prevalence of cavities… Read more »