Have you ever had that moment when you’re about to eat a mouthful of something that you think is exceptionally healthy and someone makes one of those comments? Something along the lines of, “you’re eating that?” Frustratingly enough, it’s more common than you might think to reach for foods you think are beneficial for your oral health only to find out they are not what you thought. Let’s run through some examples, so you get a feel for what can make seemingly healthy foods not so great for your smile.
Adventure Days For Kids
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Providing Care For Advanced Cavities
Advanced cavities pose a real threat to your tooth, to your smile, and to your oral health. As decay worsens, a cavity will eat through the layers of your enamel and dentin, and will allow an infection to take hold in your pulp. When this happens, you can expect to feel pain, and deal with a frustrating degree of sensitivity. However, the threat can still worsen – bacteria can pass through the root of your tooth, and spread beyond it. If it is deemed necessary, your dentist may have to extract a tooth with a serious cavity. That being said, if you receive treatment in time, your dentist can restore that tooth by performing a root canal treatment. (more…)
Visits Cause You Stress? Try These Tips!
There is a large demographic of people who suffer from what is called “white coat syndrome”, where they either fear that visiting a doctor will involve some sort of pain or that the doctor may find an issue that the patient will have to deal with. You shouldn’t be afraid of your dentist. Your dentist wants to make sure that you’re well taken care of oral health-wise as well as emotionally. You should try these tips that can help reduce the fear of visiting a dentist. (more…)
Bad Breath: A Sign Of Something Worse?
Do you feel self-conscious about your breath? Are you tired of people trying to back away from you when you’re talking? Are you tired of being too self-conscious to make a move on that cute waiter at the coffee shop because you know how bad your breath is? You’re not alone. Besides the embarrassment that comes with bad breath, it can also be a sign of something worse. Here are some of the issues that cause bad breath (halitosis), as well as some ways to treat it. (more…)
3 Obsessive Habits To Stop
Sometimes, we get caught up in habits that seem completely benign, only to realize down the road that they’re the type of stuff that causes damage. Similarly, when it comes to bad habits and your oral health, you might think you’re doing something beneficial for your smile when, in fact, you’re guiding your smile health toward potential problems. While we will be happy to elaborate further during a visit, we encourage you to begin with a few common bad moves that patients tend to make (and that you can easily stop).
4 Breakfast Faves To Limit
Ah, yes, the amazing delicacies that come with breakfast! Many are time-honored staples that we simply assume are wonderful for our health (and in many cases, they are). However, it’s also important to recognize that there are particular selections that may not be so fantastic for your oral health. While you should avoid anything that could potentially damage your smile, we don’t expect you to give up your favorites. Limiting them (and rinsing with water then brushing a half hour later), however, is a fine approach. Consider some things to limit (and the reasons).
Quiz: Getting Ready For Bed!
Every night, you should be including dental hygiene as part of your preparing for bed routine. You already know this, of course, but are you certain about whether there’s a best approach or if it’s a bit of a free-for-all? If you’re relying on the second option, we strongly encourage you to rethink the benefits of a routine (and more). Get acquainted with some of our suggestions for best practices (and see if you’re already on board) with our getting-ready-for-bed quiz!
Bruxism: How To Find Out If You’ve Got It
There are multiple ways to discover whether you’re experiencing bruxism disorder. Some, as you may have guessed, are much easier than others. To ensure you feel fully informed about this topic, we are happy to explain a variety of ways to detect bruxism and then the best way to achieve a definitive diagnosis. Remember, no matter how you figure it out, treating the problem as soon as possible is always the best step you can take.
Tobacco: 4 Things To Keep In Mind
Whether you choose to use tobacco or not is entirely up to you, of course. However, if you’re asking for our opinion, we will be happy to give it. As a general rule of thumb, the answer will always be, “No, using tobacco is never a good idea for your oral health.” However, that doesn’t do you much good when you’re seeking out solid reasons. As a starting point, we suggest you think through some things to keep in mind if you’re deciding if you’re for or against it.
