Understanding Fluoride and Dental Fluorosis

11 years ago

Fluoride is a negatively charged ion of the element fluorine. It’s naturally found in water, food, and soil, and is…

Children’s Dentistry, Hygiene, and Care

11 years ago

As placeholders for the permanent teeth that have yet to come in, young children’s teeth need as much care as…

Why It’s Harder for Athletes to Prevent Cavities

11 years ago

Endurance athletes put their bodies through a lot in order to get in proper shape and condition for marathons, triathlons,…

Can a Cavity Strike the Same Tooth Twice?

11 years ago

If a tooth can’t regrow the structure that it loses to a cavity, does that mean that cavities can’t affect…

Answers to Questions About TMJ Disorder

11 years ago

TMJ disorder (a dysfunction with your jaw’s joints) is one of the most evasive dental issues, despite the sometimes-debilitating nature…

What if You Don’t Want a Metal Filling?

11 years ago

Dental fillings, a treatment that restores teeth infected by cavities, are most-often made from a mixture of silver, tin, copper,…

What Do I Do If My Dental Crown Breaks?

11 years ago

If you crack or break a tooth, or if your tooth needs significant treatment for a cavity, then your dentist…

An Overview of Brushing Your Teeth Properly

11 years ago

Brushing your teeth is the most basic, most repetitive, and perhaps the most important aspect of effective personal dental hygiene.…

Frequently-Asked Questions About Toothaches

11 years ago

If you’ve ever had a toothache, your first and foremost question might be, “How do I cure it?” In most…

Should You Extract a Painless Wisdom Tooth?

11 years ago

For many people, wisdom teeth are temporary inconveniences that are eventually extracted, either due to preference or necessity. For others,…