Have you ever noticed that someone has really bad breath when you’re talking to them? It’s more than just eating too much garlic, but they may have a serious issue. They have something called perio breath, and that involves problems with the gums, which in turn contribute to those bad odors within the mouth. Here’s …
Tooth decay works in an interesting way. Simply put, some bacteria will attach themselves to plaque, and the whitish fluid will then collect on the teeth if you’re not brushing your teeth. When sugars and carbs are eaten, this has the ability to break down and use for their metabolism. They produce acid as a …
Fluoride is great for teeth, but the problem is, there’s a bit of controversy surrounding it. Fluorosis and the mottling of tooth enamel are the two main reasons, but a lot of people don’t like fluoride because of the governmental interference in it. Some say that it causes dental fluorosis and other problems including bone …
A lot of children see the dentist before they turn 1, and some go when they are 1. But, why is that so important. The biggest thing is of course, the cycle of tooth decay. These conditions do create a cycle of events in a lot of babies that create oral health, decay causing bacteria, …
There are different stages of prevention that you can do. It doesn’t just mean brushing and flossing, and don’t eat sugar. This in fact offers many complications, and your dental office might have other steps to help you figure out how at risk you are for caries through your saliva and bacteria, and of course …
With the changes happening during COVID-19, it might be hard to get into your daily routine. But you need to take care of not just your mental and physical health, but also practice good dental hygiene. If you’re not, you could put yourself at risk for various infections, which are harder to take care of …
