You may be shocked to learn that while dental fillings are durable and can last for years, they do not last forever and need to be replaced. So, how long do they last? Several factors can determine this.
How to Naturally Strengthen Teeth
The health of our teeth and gums often reflect the health of our entire body. Having a good oral hygiene routine and daily flossing is one of the best ways you can keep your teeth healthy.
Teeth Grinding – A Bigger Problem Than You Realize
There are a number of steps you can take to prevent tooth grinding, aka bruxism. Teeth grinding is a way to cope with stress since it releases endorphins in your brain, causing you to feel good. Since teeth grinding is so common, it can be easily viewed as nothing more than a minor annoyance. Sure,...
November 12, 2019
6 Reasons Your Jaw is Hurting
Jaw pain is often described as throbbing, uncomfortable pain. It can happen all of a sudden, or it can start off mild and become more intense over time. Though, the specific symptoms vary depending on the cause. A jawbone is also called a mandible and it is attached to your skull at a pair of...
Protect Your Teeth From The Holidays
The holidays are a loving and family-orientated time of the year. It is usually filled with tasty foods and delicious sweets. Cookies, pie, chocolates, and holiday pastries will likely be present in most houses, so it might be easy to allow your sweet tooth to take control and help you indulge in more sugary foods....
Tooth Enamel Erosion
What is tooth enamel? Tooth enamel is the thin layer that rests on the outside of each tooth. This part of a person’s teeth is the protective tissue that covers the crown of each tooth. It’s invisible so a person can see the tooth color through it unless it’s stained. Products like coffee, tea, soda,...
The Chipped/Cracked Tooth Problem
Teeth are impressively strong for being so small. However, their durability is not all-lasting, and teeth are still susceptible to damage because they can still chip, crack, and break in many ways. For instance, biting something hard, trauma to the mouth area, falling down, and even by not wearing a mouthpiece while playing some sports...
Why Teeth Turn Yellow and the Solution
We all love a beautifully bright smile. Unfortunately, the daily habits of some people prevent that smile from being as bright as it could be based on the foods they eat. Let’s back up for a moment and look at what makes our teeth white. A person’s tooth enamel begins developing as a baby. The...
January 19, 2017
Factors for a Toothache
Aside from regular checkups, toothaches are one of the most common reasons for people to visit the dentist’s office. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, toothache is more relevant in today’s society than it has been in the past. In fact, nearly 25 percent of Americans will suffer from a toothache at...
Dental Erosion
When most people are in their adolescence, they don’t typically think of how the food they’re eating is affecting their teeth. As people get older, their teeth naturally become more sensitive to hot and cold substances. However, certain foods can intensify that feeling tremendously. For instance, eating too many lemons can erode the enamel on...