Regular oral care and hygiene, including brushing and flossing your teeth each day and seeing a dentist for an exam and cleaning twice a year, can help keep your teeth and gums in the best shape possible. Sometimes, though, your teeth might need treatment beyond preventive care and cleanings.
If a tooth cracks, breaks, or becomes […]
Is it bad to chew ice? This habit can:
Damage your tooth enamel.
Chip or crack your teeth.
Destroy tooth fillings.
Break dental appliances.
Cause headaches and jaw soreness.
Affect gum health.
Prevent tooth damage from chewing ice by:
Letting the ice melt in your mouth.
Enjoying slush instead of hard ice.
Eating other crunchy snacks […]
Brushing and flossing your teeth in any order is a fantastic way to maintain those pearly whites. Any dentist will tell you that many people neglect daily flossing, so if you floss regularly, you’re getting some fantastic benefits no matter when you do it. That said, there is a right and wrong way to brush […]
Electric toothbrushes provide users with several important benefits. These wonders of modern dentistry are better equipped to reach those hard-to-reach spaces in the mouth, and they can help reduce the risk of gum disease, cavities, and a host of other dental problems. Besides that, electric toothbrushes make it easier to brush for two minutes twice […]
Dr. Eli Friedman was recently interviewed and published as an expert on Zygoma Implants (no bone implants) in the latest edition of “Inside Dentistry”. Read about the benefits of starting your advanced dental treatment with OneSolution® Dental Implant Centers, where we provide full mouth dental implant treatment and teeth in a single visit.
For patients in […]
Why Are Bottles Bad for Toddlers?
Tooth decay — which dentists refer to as “dental caries” — is the most common chronic childhood condition around the world. This condition is seven times more common than hay fever allergies, five times more common than asthma, and 20 times more likely to occur than juvenile diabetes.
Although any child […]
Who doesn’t want a noticeably white smile? In just one year, Americans spend billions of dollars on teeth whitening products. But there are many less expensive natural teeth whitening solutions you can try at home. Natural teeth whitening solutions are also great for anyone trying to avoid the harsh chemicals often used in whitening strips.
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You sip an ice-cold drink, try to enjoy some hot tea or just go about your day, and you feel it — a sharp pain in your tooth. You’re dealing with sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity, or dentin hypersensitivity, is an issue that plenty of people experience. At least 40 million adults in the United States suffer from some type of […]
Invisalign is an alternative to traditional braces that can help straighten your teeth and boost your self-confidence. Though there are several myths about Invisalign you may have heard, this dental treatment method can be more comfortable and less noticeable than braces. You can improve your smile without the hassle and pain that comes with braces. Check out […]
Scientists have found a way to assist in regenerating hard tissues like tooth enamel if it gets destroyed. This method may also be used to help prevent teeth from decay.
Tooth enamel has a very strong structure which enables it to function for a very long time without being destroyed even if it’s exposed to acidic […]
