There are 64 million adults that have gum disease in America. Scaling and root planing is a common treatment that dentists use to treat gum disease. When you don’t remove plaque and tartar with daily cleaning and dental hygiene, the bacteria can multiply which creates more plaque and tartar, and more bacteria, ad infinitum. This… Read More…
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Your diet can greatly effect the health of your teeth. There are many studies that show if you consume large amounts of sugar-filled foods and sweetened drinks, this can have a negative effect on the teeth. Specifically it promotes cavities and provides more opportunity for cavities to occur. The most common oral diseases are cavities… Read More…
We have all heard that brushing your teeth twice a day is very important for dental health. But, how do you know what kind of toothbrush to use? There are so many to choose from and it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Most dental professionals agree that a toothbrush… Read More…
Almost any person you ask has had bad breath at one point or another in their lives. In fact around 90 million people in America suffer from this very thing. This can range from the all too common “morning breath” to the more severe cases where the condition is chronic. Some people experience bad breath… Read More…