Before toothbrushes were invented, people used twigs and branches to clean their teeth. Ancient Greeks and Romans would then use a paste of bones, eggshells, ashes, and ox hooves as toothpaste.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps strengthen the teeth. It does this by replacing the minerals that the teeth lose due to wear and tear. While fluoride is found in many oral care products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes, it can also be present in water.
If you are having a tooth extracted, care needs to be taken to prevent dry socket - a painful condition in which food and bacteria accumulate in the exposed area and cause an infection to develop.
So, how do teeth braces work? They work by exerting constant pressure on the wearer's teeth, thus slowly pulling them into their correct positions. Most of this pressure is exerted by the arch wire which is the metal component that runs across the individual brackets that are glued to the teeth.
Do you have a child on the autism spectrum? If so, let us know when scheduling a dental visit. We can make some environmental adjustments to create a more comfortable setting.
Although getting in to see us as soon as you begin to notice tooth pain is preferable, it isn’t always possible. Swishing wheat juice like mouthwash can help fight an infection and soothe your tooth pain.
Did you know that placing the cap on your toothbrush after you use it can be detrimental to your health? Keeping your toothbrush uncapped after brushing allows it to dry naturally and prevents bacteria from sticking to the bristles.
Lasers used in dentistry date back to 1964, when Stern and Sognnaes became the first inventors to truly think of the laser in terms of dental application. They considered the soft mouth tissue and found that ruby lasers could reduce exposed enamel permeability as a result of acid demineralization.
How many times a day do you smile? If you're a woman, the average is 62 times! Guys, not so much — only about 8. Kids, on the other hand, are good for a whopping 400 smiles in an average day! Oh, to be young again.
Are you interested in whiter teeth or other cosmetic procedures? We can handle many of those treatments in our office and can recommend an excellent specialist for procedures we don't handle.
Do you know that the soreness you feel when you burn your mouth on mozzarella cheese actually has a name? Well, it is called "Pizza Palette."
Did you know lasers can be used during teeth-whitening procedures? The purpose of this laser use is typically to make the process go more quickly.
A nice saying by Wayne Chirisa, “A genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile needs good dental care.” Put on your best smile every day by keeping your teeth healthy.
Did you know that the most valuable tooth in the world belonged to Sir Issac Newton? It was purchased for $4,560 and used as a ring.
After flossing is completed, be sure to rinse your mouth to get rid of the food items that were removed during the flossing process.
It is often the job of the dental hygienist to complete the cleaning of a patient's teeth during a visit to the dentist's office. If you have questions about your brushing technique, for example, a dental hygienist should be able to help you.
While fluoride is beneficial to teeth, too much of it can be harmful. In fact, excessive exposure during childhood can result to fluorosis, a condition where the teeth appear mottled. As such, teach your kids to use the right amount of toothpaste and make sure they rinse thoroughly after brushing.
Before your first visit with us, make a list of which medications and supplements you take regularly, and whether you have frequent headaches, neck aches, or toothaches.
Do you know that unlike our natural teeth, dental implants don’t decay? They are resistant to cavities. However, you still need to maintain oral hygiene for them to last longer.
Regularly visiting the dentist is a preventive measure that will help patients save more money in the long run. The dentist can help address and treat dental problems before they worsen and require expensive procedures.
One of the ways that cavities form is that bacteria combine with leftover food in your mouth and attack the teeth. Good oral hygiene, consisting of regular (and proper) brushing and flossing, is the most effective preventive measure.
What is an abscess? It's an accumulation of pus in the gum tissue beneath the root of the tooth. In most cases, antibiotics are an effective treatment, but there may be instances when more extensive procedures are needed.