Are your teeth hurting when you take a sip of hot soup? Or when ice cream touches your pearly whites? Tooth sensitivity is a result of exposed dentin. Dentin is the layer under the tooth’s enamel that has microscopic tubules filled with nerve endings that are sensitive to pain. While tooth enamel protects the dentin […]
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Taming the Plaque Monster
The mouth is a wondrous work of anatomy, it sustains your teeth and gums, tongue and throat…and bacteria. In the average adult 100 to 200 species of bacteria may call the mouth their home. To put that in perspective, for those who take care of their teeth, they may have 1,000 to 100,000 bacteria living […]
5 Tips to Keep Your Smile Healthy and White
Keeping up with oral care can be tricky for anyone, especially during the holiday season. That is why it is essential to keep your oral care in check. Here are five tips to help you and your family keep positive oral health: 1. Brushing your teeth regularly: Brushing your teeth will keep plaque and tarter […]
Choosing Floss that is Right for You
Sometimes the search for the perfect floss is overwhelming and puzzling when you don’t know what to look for. Although it may be difficult, choosing floss is important for your dental needs. Dental floss works in partnership with your toothpaste, removing food particles in your teeth and preventing cavities. Your toothpaste and toothbrush might only […]