Do You Experience a Cold Sensitive Tooth? Causes of a Cold Sensitive Tooth A cracked tooth easily can result in a cold sensitive tooth. (Please type in “Cracked Tooth” in the search box.) A deep filling or even a recent filling or crown can create a temporary … [Read more...]
Children Having Fun Brushing Their Teeth
Start Brushing Teeth at an Early Age Brushing Teeth Prevents Decay, Having Fun! Introducing: Funtastic Mobile Tooth Brushing Game for Kids The Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign, a joint effort between the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy … [Read more...]
Mouth Healthy, Yippee!
Keeping Your Mouth Healthy How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy Pregnancy You have a lot to think about during pregnancy but staying on top of your dental needs is critical since pregnancy can take a toll on your teeth and gums. Make sure to tell your dentist that you are … [Read more...]
Cost of Teeth Cleaning, the Best Treatment Offered!
How Much Does Teeth Cleaning Cost? Teeth Cleaning Prevents Gum Disease The main goal of professional teeth cleaning is to prevent gum disease, which is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults over the age of 40. The US Food & Drug Administration gives an overview of … [Read more...]
Gum Disease and Heart Disease Related, Now Pancreatic Cancer Too?
Gum Disease Increases Risk of Heart Disease as well as Pancreatic Cancer Your Gums May be an Indicator of your Overall Health It has long been known that gum disease (periodontitis) and heart disease are definitely related and very often go hand-in-hand. Now it has been … [Read more...]
Mouth Cancer! Fear!
Oral Cancer Exam How, When, and Where Do I Get Checked for Oral Cancer? Without a doubt, the best time and place to get an oral cancer exam is at your routine dental check up and cleaning appointment. It only takes a couple of minutes. Your dentist will depress your … [Read more...]
Bacterial Plaque, YUCK! Oral Hygiene and Preventive Dentistry
Good Oral Hygiene is Preventive Dentistry Daily Removal of Bacterial Plaque is Preventive Dentistry (Good Oral Hygiene) The most powerful and predictable means of preventing tooth decay, inflamed gums, and bone loss is a daily regimen of proper brushing and flossing to … [Read more...]
Gum Disease May Cause Heart Problems! I Do Not Want Heart Problems!
Gum Disease is Often Related to Heart Disease Gum Disease Often Present with Heart Disease and Other Medical Problems In his Heart Healthy Report he states that "gum disease spreads bacteria into the arteries" and that "Cardiologists hardly ever look inside the patients' … [Read more...]
Dental Floss, But I Hate Using Floss!
Floss Prevents Decay How Important is use of Floss to Your Teeth? Flossing your teeth is a very important and necessary adjunct to the toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste in the quest for a clean and healthy mouth, as well as preventive dentistry. Proper flossing … [Read more...]
Dental Hygienists Are Great! Why?
Registered Dental Hygienist A registered dental hygienist (RDH) is one of the more respected as well as one of the more personally satisfying professions available. In most cases, the dental hygienist is the only person, other than the dentist, qualified to legally perform … [Read more...]
