Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease and it can have a serious impact on your overall oral health. Some of the earliest symptoms include red swollen gums or gums that bleed easily during regular brushing and flossing. In most cases gingivitis can be reversed through improvements in your daily oral hygiene regimen and visiting your dentist twice each... read more »

Basically a crown is an artificial tooth made from either gold, porcelain, or base metals placed over top of a tooth that has suffered a large amount of decay, damage or is in need of cosmetic repair. Teeth with old or multiple large fillings might require replacement with crowns. In some cases the cement holding large fillings in place might... read more »

Needing a partial, dentures, or having multiple teeth that have suffered from advanced tooth decay might require multiple tooth extractions. A multiple extraction procedure is usually an outpatient procedure. In many cases your dentist might refer you to an oral surgeon that can put you under sedation to help you be more comfortable. If you will be sedated you might... read more »

Antiseptic mouthwash is a common and popular product in a lot of households. Some mouthwash brands are used only freshen the breath for a short amount of time and have no antiseptic value whatsoever. Antiseptic mouthwashes have ingredients that help kill bacteria that can lead to plaque buildup. Some brands of antiseptic mouthwash also come with fluoride to helps make... read more »

Perhaps you’ve seen an ad on TV for a tartar control toothpaste or mouthwash and wondered what the difference was between tartar and plaque. Food particles and sugar from beverages in your mouth are a prime breeding material for bacteria. Not long after you finish a meal these bacteria go to work. As the bacteria bloom they create acids and... read more »

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease if left unchecked can have a serious impact on your oral health. In short periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gum tissue caused bacteria, plaque and tartar. Bacteria in your mouth can feed on food particles and sugar from beverages. Over time these deposits form plaque, if plaque is not removed daily,... read more »

Mouthwash is a common product found in many American households. People use mouthwash for a variety of reasons. Some mouthwash brands are used only freshen the breath for a short amount of time and have no appreciable clinical value. Antiseptic mouthwash can be used as part of your daily hygiene regimen. These products have ingredients in them that help kill... read more »

The American Dental Associations recommends visiting the dentist twice a year for a teeth cleaning and checkup. Your visit generally has two stages. In stage one a hygienist cleans your teeth using a few basic tools to help remove plaque and tartar that has built up since your last cleaning. While regular brushing and flossing can remove a lot of... read more »

Dental veneers represent a significant investment in improving the appearance of your smile. So it’s a wise idea to develop an oral hygiene plan that helps keep them bright for many years to come. It’s important to keep in mind that veneers are porcelain shells placed over your natural teeth. Therefore regular brushing and flossing twice a day are absolutely... read more »

A crown is essentially an artificial tooth placed over top of a tooth that is broken, damaged or in need of cosmetic replacement. Crowns can also be used for teeth that have old or multiple large fillings. In some cases the cement holding large fillings in place can weaken over time. Eventually bacteria can slip into the microscopic gap between... read more »