What is an Endodontist?
An endodontist is dental specialist that has completed 4 years of dental school along with an additional 2 or more years of specialty training in endodontics (root canals). An endodontist is another name for a ...
How Does Diabetes Affect the Mouth?
If you have infections and other problems in your mouth such as receding gums and periodontal disease are common among diabetics. Diabetes impairs the body’s ability to fight off infections, decreases blood flow and circulation ...
How Do I Keep My Teeth?
When you loose your baby teeth your second set of teeth is your last. If you take good care of your teeth you will keep them for life. In spite of what you may have ...
What Causes Decay?
Tooth decay happen when germs also known as bacteria in your mouth that make acids that can eat away at a tooth. It can also create a hole in the tooth, called a cavity. If not ...
What Part of the Tooth is Enamel?
The enamel is the first layer of the tooth that is visible in the mouth, it is a porous, calcified substance made from crystalline calcium phosphate. Enamel appears to be a soft beige to white ...
What Options Are Available if I Want to Change the Shape of My Teeth?
Several different options are available to change the shape of teeth, make teeth look longer, close spaces between teeth or repair chipped or cracked teeth. Among the options are bonding, crowns, and veneers. Dental bonding ...
What’s the Right Way to Floss?
What is the right way to floss? Many people struggle with flossing on a daily basis, but it is just as important as brushing. Here is how to do it correctly. Start with about 18 ...
Do I Have to Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Patients often wonder if they have to get their wisdom teeth removed. Here is a bit of information about wisdom teeth and why most patients have them removed in their younger years. Few people are ...
Fluoride, Does it Really Help?
Fluoride, does it really help? Fluoride is an important dental tool that can slow or even reverse tooth decay. Your oral hygiene habits, diet and how often you visit the dentist usually determines how much ...
What is Oral Cancer?
Cancer is a uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral cancer can appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer includes ...