Tongue Talk
Eight muscles compose the tongue. These muscles work together to facilitate a wide range of movements, including speaking, chewing, and swallowing. Despite its small size, it is one of the strongest muscles in the human body
Gum Disease
How to Identify a Dental Infection
Depending on the severity of the infection, treatment options may include root canal therapy to remove the infected pulp and preserve the tooth, or extraction if the tooth cannot be saved. In cases where a dental abscess has formed, we may also perform a minor surgical procedure to drain the abscess and alleviate pain and swelling.
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Happy Gum Disease Awareness Month
Gum disease begins with inflammation of the gums, known as gingivitis. Symptoms of gingivitis include red, swollen gums that may bleed easily during brushing or flossing. While gingivitis is reversible with proper oral hygiene and professional dental care, if left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, a more severe form of gum disease
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Chewing Gum & Oral Health
Not all gums are created equal. To reap the benefits of chewing gum, opt for sugar-free gum that contains xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute that not only sweetens the gum but also helps prevent tooth decay. It inhibits the growth of cavity-causing bacteria and promotes a healthier mouth environment.
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Easter Candy & Dental Health
Chocolate is a better choice than sticky or hard candies like caramels or lollipops, which can get stuck in between teeth or cause teeth to crack. Chocolate also tends to melt quickly in the mouth, which means it spends less time in contact with teeth and is less likely to cause damage.
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Dental Pockets
Dental pockets refer to the space between the teeth and gums where bacteria can accumulate. These pockets can deepen over time, leading to gum disease, tooth loss, and other health problems. A healthy pocket depth ranges between one and three millimeters. Anything deeper than three millimeters can indicate the presence of gum disease.
Dental Tartar
Plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth, and it can be removed with regular brushing and flossing. If you don’t remove plaque regularly, it can harden into tartar, which can be more difficult to remove. This can cause gum disease and cavities in your teeth.
The Great Electric Toothbrush Debate
Researchers found that the Sonicare Flexcare removed more plaque than the Oral-B Triumph after 4 weeks of use by adults with gingivitis. Another group of people who had healthy gums also showed improved gingival health when they used the Sonicare Flexcare compared to those who brushed with a regular manual toothbrush over four weeks.
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Flossing Matters
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that collects on the surface of your teeth, underneath the gums. If plaque isn’t removed regularly (every day!), it hardens into tartar and causes gum disease.
Dental Health Resolutions
As much as we’d like to think that we could choose any dentist at random and count on good results, this isn’t always true—and it especially isn’t true in an emergency when time is of the essence! Instead, take some time upfront and find a professional who works with you throughout every step of the process.
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