How to Protect Your Teeth While Playing Sports

Posted on May 15th, 2013

When you are playing sports, your focus is on playing hard to win the game, and not usually on protecting your teeth. But If you are playing a contact sport, or a sport that requires a helmet, you should definitely wear a mouthguard in order to prevent a dental emergency.  

The best way to keep your teeth safe while playing sports is to wear a mouthguard that fits properly. A good quality mouthguard is molded to fit your mouth and protects not only your teeth from injury, but also your cheeks and gums. If you are hit in the face, [...]

Effects of Smoking on Your Oral Health

Posted on May 13th, 2013

You’ve probably been told a million times that you should stop smoking. We’re sure you know that it’s terrible for your lungs, heart, blood flow, fertility, bone density and overall health. You’ve probably even noticed some of the effects it has on your teeth, such as yellowing.

But smoking does so much more to your mouth than just stain your teeth. Smoking causes:

oral cancer inflammation of the openings to your salivary glands, especially on the roof of your mouth plaque to build up on your teeth a higher rate of dental caries bone loss within the jaw gum disease, [...]

Signs You Need to See the Dentist

Posted on May 10th, 2013

Has it been a little too long since you’ve seen your dentist? Maybe you missed your last one or two (or six) biannual dental exams and the thought of going back now seems embarrassing. You’re not the only one, but that doesn’t mean that you can let your oral health slide.

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, your mouth is telling you that you need to see the dentist:

Tooth pain — Most people know to visit the dentist when their teeth hurt, but this symptom could be a sign of an infected cavity Bleeding gums — A [...]

What makes up your tooth?

Posted on May 8th, 2013

You constantly use your teeth to bite and chew delicious food without thinking about it. Even though you might not think about your teeth and how they work, beneath the surface they are made up of many different parts, each with a unique function. To help you learn more about your teeth that help you enjoy your meals every day, here is what makes up your tooth anatomy: 

Crown: this is the visible part of your tooth. Enamel: the tough, shiny, pearly white covering of your crown. Cementum: covers your tooth roots. It is not as hard or as [...]

4 Signs that You Need to Visit the Dentist Now

Posted on May 1st, 2013

If you are someone who visits your dentist twice a year, brushes twice a day and flosses daily, you might not think you need to make a trip to the dentist unless it’s for your dental checkup. Even if you are disciplined when it comes to your oral health care, but especially if you aren’t, it’s important to know the signs telling you that it’s time to make a dental appointment. 

Changes in your gums: If you notice that your gums aren’t looking or feeling like they normally do, you should make an appointment with your dentist as soon [...]
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