Chances are, your dentist has told you on multiple occasions to brush twice daily, floss, and not to eat a lot of candy (or any at all!) It’s not that us dentists are trying to take all the fun out of eating, however it’s important to know what food is okay for your teeth and…
If you suffer from tooth sensitivity to cold, hot, or sweets, you may struggle to eat or drink certain foods or liquids. Tooth sensitivity can come and go and is often caused by exposed dentist on root areas of the teeth or by receded gums. The root area of teeth, unlike the crowns, are not…
Everyone likes to talk about how there are a multitude of foods that are bad for your teeth. Foods that are high in sugar are widely known to contribute to tooth decay and cavities if consumed in large amounts. However, not many people know the foods that actually improve your oral health. According to the…
Unfortunately, yes, flying can give you a toothache. Once the plane leaves the tarmac and starts to climb, your teeth become sensitive and you can develop a growing pain. If you had oral problems prior to the flight, they may become worse in-flight, but you may also notice some tooth pain for the first time.…
Millions of people experience dry mouth at some point in their lives. If you are one of those millions, you know night time is generally the worst, waking up parched. Without relief it can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Dry mouth is annoying and can be painful. If left untreated, chronic dry mouth can lead to…
Advanced Dentistry’s very own Dr. Nelly Silva was featured in a Reading Eagle article, written by Tracy Rasmussen, discussing female led dental practices! In the article it explains how Dr. Silva not only opened her own practice, but also built it from scratch instead of taking over another practice. Originally wanting to become a broadcast…
A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat a diseased or infected tooth. There are multiple layers to your teeth, the hard, outer layer of enamel and dentin and the layer below known as pulp which houses blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. A root canal becomes necessary when the soft tissue layer…
The risk of gum issues and tooth decay is significantly higher when a person is wearing braces, which makes it incredibly important to have routine dental cleanings while undergoing orthodontic treatment. This helps to remove plaque, tartar deposits, and stains on teeth around the brackets. There is likely to be some plaque remaining after brushing…
Tooth decay is a dental health issue that affects children as well as adults. While a child’s baby teeth fall out, tooth decay at any age can be problematic. The World Health Organization advises limiting sugar to only 10% of a toddler’s daily caloric intake. At three years old, daily caloric intake is roughly 1,100…
Dental sealants are a coating put on the grooves of your child’s back teeth in order to protect them. The first adult molars in a child’s mouth come out around 6 years of age and come with very deep grooves built-in. Food often gets trapped in those grooves and a toothbrush’s bristles are unable to…