There are several reasons a tooth extraction, or tooth removal, may be necessary: damage from decay or trauma, orthodontics, wisdom teeth removal, and timely development in children. We’ll dive into each reason further to help ease your mind if you’ve been told you need a tooth removed. Damage from Decay or Trauma Dentists will always…
Do you have a sweet tooth that craves chocolate or other sugars? Go ahead and eat the sweet you’ve been wanting, but don’t forget to brush your teeth afterwards! If you don’t, you are more susceptible to getting cavities. But wait, don’t cavities only occur in children? Sorry, but that is not true – to…
The Halloween season is upon us, which means so are the candies that you or your child will be enjoying. It comes as no surprise that candy isn’t great for your teeth, but some candies are better than others. Let’s look at a few examples of popular Halloween candies and how they affect your teeth.…
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…
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…
You’ve always been told to see your dentist twice a year for a dental hygiene appointment, but are you aware of the importance behind them? Studies have shown that periodontal disease (gum disease) can contribute to the development of heart disease. How? Bacteria from plaque can lead to blood clots and ultimately, heart attacks or…