Dental Caries: Treatments, Signs, and Symptoms
Dental caries, which are also referred to as tooth decay or cavities, are one of the most widespread diseases today, but also among the most preventable conditions. When you eat certain foods, the bacteria on your teeth breaks them down and produces acids that have...
Am I At Risk for Gum Disease?
A few decades ago, it was believed that the biggest risk factor for gum (periodontal) disease was aging. Today we know that aging in itself doesn’t put you at risk for gum disease, and that other conditions may increase your susceptibility. Luckily, knowing the...
Cold Food and Sensitive Teeth
Winter may be upon us, and it’s pretty easy to beat the cold by adding on an extra layer or two of clothing. However, if your teeth are sensitive to the cold, you may want to think twice about having that snowball fight! Even one sip of an cool drink or bite of...
Keeping Your Guard Up Against Sports Related Dental Injuries
Over the years, sports participation by youths has grown steadily. It is estimated that 20 to 25 million youths participate in competitive sports. As a result of this growth in participation levels, incidence of injury has also increased. Some have reported sports to...