What is the Best Floss on the Market and Why? Have you ever gone to buy dental floss and felt numb by all the choices? I recall feeling confused by all the options and had lots of questions come up. Should I get the dental tape, the fluffy stuff, or even the flosser picks with the… Continue reading Choosing the right floss….
Read MoreThe Importance Of Pediatric Dental Care by Stacey Price When it comes to the health of your child’s primary teeth, there is no better time than now to start practicing excellent oral hygiene. Pediatric dental care ensures your child’s primary teeth stay healthy and free of decay and other dental diseases..http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/life-stages/infant-oral-care/article/the-importance-of-pediatric-dental-care-1212
Read MoreLosing a tooth doesn’t have to be a permanent embarrassment. While there are many restorative options available, consider getting a dental implant. A dental implant is a strong, titanium post along with a dental crown that together function as a false, but realistic-looking, tooth. Dental Implant Procedure Depending on where exactly your dental implant will… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
Read MoreLet’s talk plaque. Your saliva can react with the leftover food particles in your mouth to create a sticky, ‘fuzzy’ film of bacteria. This bacteria can form plaque that attacks the enamel of the teeth, leads to bad breath and decay, and if left unchecked, hardens into tartar. If you brush and floss daily, and… Continue reading Home Remedies That Fight Plaque
Read MoreUh oh! You’ve chipped a tooth, maybe through playing contact sports (like football or boxing), chewing hard candy, from decay, or any number of other reasons. Don’t worry; your friends at Dublin Corners Dental know how to fix it! Chipped a tooth? Here’s what to do next So now you’re looking to fix… Continue reading What to Do If You Chipped a Tooth
Read MoreYou may not be familiar with the term “tannins” unless you’re an avid wine drinker or chemist. We come across them in dentistry because they’re sometimes behind the stains that our patients want to get rid of with teeth whitening. We go over the basics about tannins and whether or not they’re bad or good… Continue reading Are Tannins Bad for You?
Read MoreDental emergencies happen, and it’s important to talk with your dentist about what your options are so you can be prepared. Here is a list of important questions to ask your dentist when it comes to a dental emergency. What counts as an urgent dental emergency? Unless you have nonstop bleeding, immense pain, or a… Continue reading Emergency Dental Care: What to Ask Your Dentist
Read MoreInflammatory periodontal disease ranks among the most common chronic infections in humans.1 These infections are responsible for a large percentage of tooth loss in adults.2 In addition, the ubiquity and recurrence of periodontal disease, and the damage it causes, require frequent examinations to prevent — and, when indicated, treat — these conditions. Examining… Continue reading Examining for Periodontal Disease
Read MoreWhat Are The Best Home Remedies for Plaque? Are you dealing with stubborn plaque? Inadequate brushing and oral hygiene or certain food choices could be the culprit. While your best bet is to visit the dentist for a professional teeth cleaning where we can scrape the plaque from each tooth’s surface, these are some home… Continue reading 4 Home Remedies for Stubborn Plaque
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