You 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 a 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
Read MoreIt’s hard to think about how people kept their teeth clean and healthy before the invention of all of the tools and machinery that you see in your dentist’s office today. So what did people do before dentists? The History of Dentistry Historical accounts have left us with a few clues of what ancient Etruscans,… Continue reading What Did People Do Before the Dentist?
Read MoreDentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is a common condition that afflicts 10% to 30% of adults.1 The pain produced by DH can range from subtle (i.e., a minor annoyance) to severe, in which it disrupts daily activities. It can significantly impact patients’ quality of life; this includes the ability to comfortably perform routine oral hygiene. Often, patients… Continue reading Managing Hypersensitive Dentin
Read MoreChoosing the right dentist in Dublin Corners, CA can take a lot of time and effort, especially when you have so many options to select from. What should you be looking out for before you make a decision? Go to an Office That Does More Than Just Cleanings Although most of us only go to… Continue reading How to Choose a Dentist in Dublin Corners, CA
Read MoreWhy you get “long in the tooth” — and what your dentist can do about it Have you looked closely at your smile lately and noticed that your teeth look longer than you think they should? A smile that looks “toothy” can be a sign of gum recession, a common condition that affects millions of… Continue reading Gum Recession
Read MoreWhitening is a popular, simple treatment for stained or yellow teeth. It can get rid of discoloration and give you a bright new smile. That being said, the limits to the treatment aren’t clearly defined, so how much teeth whitening is too much? Signs of Too Much Teeth Whitening Sensitivity It’s normal for teeth whitening products… Continue reading How Much Teeth Whitening Is Too Much?
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