Choosing the Right Toothbrush–it’s Important! Many factors play a part in choosing the right toothbrush, and every person is different. It is recommended that you change your toothbrush every 3 months. When it comes time to replace your current toothbrush, choosing a toothbrush based on the coolest colors or styles may not be the best route. […]
As a young boy, Dr. Real had an unfortunate experience at the dentist’s office: he went in to get a tooth pulled, and although his mouth was numbed, he could still feel the pain from the procedure. It was that experience that drove him to become a dentist, and better still, a dentist that relieves […]
Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists: What’s the Difference? While many people might use the two titles interchangeably, there are distinct differences between dental assistants and dental hygienists. Dental Assistants The duties of a dental assistant can vary from office to office. However, generally speaking, dental assistants work directly with dentists, work in dental laboratories, or […]
The Truth about Gum Disease Periodontitis, better known as gum disease, involves an infection of the gums. Typically painless, gum disease often goes unnoticed and untreated. This can pose a major concern because tooth loss to gum disease outnumbers tooth loss to cavities and others forms of decay. Just as worrying, links have been demonstrated […]
Dental Issues and Your Overall Health While healthy teeth, red gums, and inoffensive breath result from proper dental hygiene and regular visits to your dentist, these are not the only benefits. Excellent oral health has been proven to influence other health concerns–either negatively or positively, depending on how healthy you keep your teeth–throughout the body. Heart Health […]
Root Canal Pain: Not as Bad as You Think What is the true reason for root canal pain? It’s not the root canal itself, but the reason you need a root canal in the first place: bacteria. No dental procedure strikes more fear into patients than root canals. We’ve all heard from one source or […]
What Causes Yellow Teeth? You brush twice daily and you floss every morning. Not only that, but you visit your dentist every six months like clockwork. Your teeth are clean! So why have they become so yellow? The answer is that even the cleanest of teeth can become yellow. If you already have excellent dental hygiene, […]
Healthy Teeth During Pregnancy Pregnancy is tough. Nausea, fatigue, and vomiting can be just the tip of the iceberg. As if all that weren’t enough to deal with, pregnancy can lead to dental issues such as gum disease and damage to tooth enamel. Follow the guidelines below to keep your teeth and gums healthy […]
All of us have bad breath from time to time. Some of us never seem to escape it, whether it’s our own or a loved one’s. Whatever the case, bad breath is never pleasant. But there’s good news. Understanding the causes of bad breath can help you freshen up your life—one part of it, at […]
While we’ve all heard of cavities, and many of us have had them, most people don’t know what exactly they are or that there can be more than one type. Want the nitty-gritty on these dental nuisances? Read on. Cavities: Your basic cavity involves a small hole formed in the enamel of a tooth. Such […]
