While cavities are the most common dental condition for patients of all ages, they’re more often associated with children’s dental health. Being less adept at maintaining good hygiene every day and more likely to indulge on sugary and highly acidic treats, children sometimes can be at a higher risk for cavity development. However, many adult… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Why You Should Never Skip a Cleaning Appointment
Hopefully, you know that brushing and flossing your teeth every day, at least twice a day, is essential to maintaining a clean, healthy, and disease-free smile. You should also know, however, that brushing and flossing isn’t enough to consistently protect your smile from the dangers that it can face. Today, we explain the importance of… Read more »
Is It Possible to Prevent Cavities?
Tooth decay, the dental disease that causes cavities in your teeth, is the most common chronic dental health issue for both children and adults. Surprisingly, they’re also among the easiest to prevent. Tooth decay and cavities develop from a combination of factors, such as inadequate hygiene, excessive sugar intake, and infrequent visits to the dentist’s… Read more »
The Best Ways to Prevent Tooth Loss
One of modern dentistry’s greatest achievements is giving patients back their confidence and quality of life with custom, lifelike dental prostheses. Even more important, however, is the ability to prevent tooth loss to begin with by understanding the common causes behind it and how you can avoid them. For instance, in addition to commonly known… Read more »
More than Teeth Cleaning at Your Dental Checkup
When you think of regular dental care, your first thought may be of your dentist or hygienist cheerfully cleaning and polishing your teeth. However, that’s only one half of a complete checkup and cleaning appointment. The other half (your checkup) involves a detailed inspection of your teeth, gums, and oral tissues to determine if any… Read more »
The Keys to Successful Cavity Prevention
Until you develop one, a cavity may not seem like a serious issue. However, once it forms, the discomfort in your tooth will grow increasingly worse until treated, and the longer you hesitate, the more extensive treatment you’ll need. The good news is that nearly everyone can successfully prevent cavity development and the discomfort it… Read more »
Am I Flossing Right?
As an essential part of a good hygiene routine, flossing your teeth every day is the only way to remove the plaque and food particles that accumulate between your teeth. Otherwise, the oral bacteria in plaque, which feed on these food particles, can lead to chronic issues like tooth decay and gum disease. Yet even… Read more »
Important Facts About Oral Cancer Screening
It’s not as frequently talked about as many other cancers, but oral cancer is one of the deadliest and most prevalent cancers of them all. Every year, more than 40,000 people in America are diagnosed with the disease, and every year, more than 8,000 people lose their battle with it. The good news, though, is… Read more »
When You Catch a Cavity Early
In most cases, prevention is the best way to protect your smile from issues like tooth decay and cavities. But with tooth decay affecting over 90% of adults in the United States, it’s apparent that prevention isn’t always 100% successful. Therefore, the next best thing is to catch a cavity early, before it can cause… Read more »
Why Checkups and Cleanings Are So Important
Routine dental checkups and cleanings are arguably the most important dental treatment. By visiting your dentist at least once every six months, you have a significantly greater chance of preventing common dental issues, including tooth decay, gum disease, and more. Coupled with consistently good hygiene at home, regular preventive dental visits are the best way… Read more »










