Preventive Dentistry
Oral Hygiene Hacks: How to Clean Your Teeth Without A Toothbrush
So, you’ve just eaten a meal, and you have to rush back to the office for a meeting. You don’t have a toothbrush handy, and you have to make a good impression. What do you do? Relax! These oral hygiene hacks will save the day and help improve your overall dental health. 8 Oral Hygiene…
Read MoreTeeth Cleaning: How Your Dentist Cleans Your Teeth
Most people dread going to the dentist. So many put off their routine cleaning until they have a specific concern or tooth pain they can’t ignore. However, going for cleaning every six months is extremely important. Regular cleanings help promote oral health by removing food debris, stains, plaque, and tartar. This is vital in preventing…
Read More5 New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Every year people make New Year’s Resolutions only to have them go by the wayside before the end of the first month. Establishing good oral health habits will protect your teeth and gums for many years to come. When making New Year’s resolutions, set goals that give you the chance to improve your health. Preventive…
Read MoreTooth Extraction Causes and Aftercare
One of your dentist’s primary goals is to preserve the structure of your mouth by repairing damaged or decayed teeth. However, there are circumstances that require a tooth extraction. When a tooth is beyond repair because it’s severely damaged or decayed, having the tooth pulled may be the only option. Common Reasons for Tooth Extraction…
Read MoreStart Your Children Off With Good Dental Habits
One of the first things parents with young children start to worry about is how to teach them proper oral hygiene. Teaching good dental habits at an early age helps prevent tooth decay and establishes oral health habits that will last a lifetime. Learning how to protect their teeth at a very young age gives…
Read MoreWhat is an Abscessed Tooth? How is a Dental Abscess Treated?
When a bacterial infection develops around the root of a tooth, it can cause a pocket of pus to form. This is commonly known as an abscessed tooth. A dental abscess often results in a swollen, painful area in the gums near the infected tooth. Abscessed Tooth Symptoms What does the start of a tooth…
Read MoreIs Mercury-Free Dentistry Right for You?
Mercury-free dentistry involves using white or clear composite resin to fill cavities or removing mercury-based fillings and replacing them with resin. Several studies have shown that the mercury amalgam that has been used for several decades to fill teeth may actually be causing health issues. With health concerns in mind, many dentists have turned to more…
Read More8 Health Benefits of Seeing Your Dentist on a Regular Basis
For many people, going to the dentist is the last thing they want to do. We find excuse after excuse to put off visiting the dentist because of the potential discomfort we may experience. But procrastination can cause serious medical issues. Focusing on the long-term health benefits of regularly visiting your local dentist in Palm Bay…
Read MoreNatural Remedies to Prevent or Treat Gum Disease
Are you suffering from swollen and tender gums? You may be experiencing symptoms of periodontitis, more commonly known as gum disease. When gum disease is left untreated, it often progresses and symptoms worsen. The mildest form is gingivitis, in which poor oral hygiene causes inflammation and sore gums. Gingivitis may progress to periodontitis which causes…
Read MoreDigital Dental X-Rays Provide Many Advantages for our Patients
If you had dental x-rays done in our office recently, you probably noticed that we are using digital radiography. This advancement in dental radiology produces less radiation than traditional film x-rays and has other advantages. Below you’ll learn why we are happy to have made the switch for our patients’ and staff’s safety and convenience.…
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