Category Archives: Tooth & Gum Care
Why So Sensitive? The Facts On Tooth Sensitivity…
Why do teeth become sensitive? A tooth is made up of essentially three layers: Pulp: the soft part of the tooth that contains sensitive nerve endings and blood vessels. Dentin: The largest part of the tooth. It is hard, but not as hard as dense as enamel, as it contains thousands of very long and […]
Notice Anything Painful Or Unusual In Your Mouth? Don’t Procrastinate… See A Dentist Now!
When it comes to cleaning out the attic or facing that growing pile of laundry, many of us procrastinate, but that’s okay. What’s the worst thing that can happen? Our spouse gets a little aggravated about the mess; we have to wear those itchy socks that were stuffed into the back of the drawer. When […]
How Smoking & Tobacco Negatively Impact Your Oral Health
We often hear about how dangerous smoking can be for your general health, but I thought it would be a good idea to highlight the effects of tobacco specifically on your oral health, as the effects can be life-altering. Bacterial infection Smoking reduces blood flow to the gums, leaving them at a high risk of […]
Dental Abscesses – What They Are And Why They Should Be Treated Promptly And Properly
A dental abscess is an accumulation of pus that can be found near or around a tooth. There are different types of abscesses and they must all be taken seriously and addressed by a dentist with immediacy. It is highly unlikely that an abscess will simply go away on its own, but quite likely that […]
How Your Dentist Can Help With Canker Sores
While canker sores aren’t usually a serious problem, they can be bothersome and uncomfortable. Here are some facts that will hopefully enable you to better understand what they are all about and in turn, be useful in helping you treat or avoid them in the future. Two types of canker sores Canker sores are small […]
Oral Hygiene – Important To Your Dental And Overall Health
Maintaining good oral hygiene plays an important role not only in keeping your teeth health and strong, but also in helping to ensure the health of your entire body. Good oral hygiene can help prevent: gum disease, one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults oral cancer, by having regular checkups plaque and […]
Dr. Steve’s Top 10 Reasons To Visit The Dentist Regularly
1) Help Prevent Gum Disease & Tooth Loss Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. If diagnosed in its early stages (gingivitis), it can be treated.Waiting, however, can lead to a more advanced stage called periodontitis. 2) Screening for Oral Cancer Oral cancer can be deadly. However, if diagnosed early, it […]
Managing Dental Emergencies The Smart Way (Part I)
What a way to ruin your plans! You are about to attend an important event that has been months in the planning. You are under tremendous pressure, biting your nails, your lips and your favorite pen. All of a sudden a piece of your front tooth breaks off. It hurts when you breathe in and […]
Toothbrush Abrasion… Are You Brushing Your Gums Away?
While a toothbrush plays a crucial role in helping to ensure everyone’s dental health, it can also be the cause of damage to teeth and gums if not used properly. Gums are fragile! Even though our teeth are coated with enamel, the hardest surface in the human body, our gums are soft and fragile. They […]
Are You Using The Right Tools To Clean Your Teeth? Brush Up On The Facts!
Using the right tool for the job is important in many situations and dental hygiene is no exception. Furthermore, every case requires its own unique approach. While only your dentist, dental hygienist and their support staff can advise you on what would work best to meet your specific needs, here are some general rules that […]
