Flossing is something many people dread doing. It’s right up there with taking the garbage out or getting a blood draw. For some reason brushing doesn’t seem as hard. What people may not realize is how vital flossing is to the health of your mouth and once you get in the habit, you won’t want to go a day without doing it! What does flossing do...
All of us dread going to the dentist for one reason and one reason alone—the C-word. Yep, you probably guessed it. Cavities. How are cavities treated? All of us know the answer to that question as well. Cavities are commonly treated by fillings. This means anesthesia, the hated drill, and then the filling. A dentist will drill out the decayed part of a tooth and...
I don’t think there is a person alive who doesn’t like an occasional snack. A small child may want some goldfish crackers at the park and an adult may want a doughnut at an early work meeting. Food is stimulating, comforting, and needed to sustain life! As great as snacking is, how does it affect our teeth? Unfortunately, snacking may not be the best for our...
Ask for a raise of hands in a crowded room to the question, "Who wants dental plaque and tartar?" and you're sure to get a less than positive response. We all know that these two things are negative signs of dental health, but what exactly are plaque and tartar, and how are they best treated? What is teeth plaque? Dental plaque is the soft, sticky film that...
Many people believe that they don't need to go to the dentist if their teeth don't hurt. The trouble is that cavities only begin to hurt when they expose sensitive nerves. Cavities can progress for several weeks, or even months, before they begin to approach these nerves, which means that you could have cavities right now and not even know it. Pain is a symptom that lets...
Cavities, also know as dental caries, are caused by decay that has worked its way though the outer protective enamel of the tooth. If not treated, a cavity will eventually lead to an abscess requiring a root canal or extraction. The Life-Cycle Of a Cavity A cavity starts with the wearing away of the hard surface layer of the tooth, typically by acid in the mouth. Constant...
