Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “General Dentistry”
Do you brush your teeth with a manual toothbrush? Brushing is important to remove food particles and plaque from your teeth, and a manual toothbrush can do a pretty good job. Unfortunately it leaves a lot of room for error. It’s easy to miss spots and brush too hard or not hard enough. These days dentists are recommending brushing with …
Oral care can sometimes become more difficult as you age. What may have been sufficient in the past may not be enough to keep your teeth and mouth healthy throughout your lifetime. Aging brings about changes, such as a higher risk of health issues, an increase in medications you may take, and lifestyle changes. As a result, you’ll need to …
Are you worried about having bad breath? It’s a common fear, because it is difficult to tell when your own breath is less than fresh. Halitosis, or chronic bad breath, can be caused by many different factors. But there are ways to prevent it and correct it. Consider the top 10 causes of bad breath and learn what you can …
Do you want a bright white smile? Whitening treatments are some of the most commonly purchased dental products. Over the counter whitening treatments can help, but professional whitening treatments tend to give you better results. But before you spend money on whitening products, you may want to consider what is causing your tooth discoloration in the first place. Here are …
From an early age, we are told how you should take care of our teeth, but are you supplied with the knowledge and techniques on how to properly take care of them? Many people learn ineffective or damaging habits over time. Without properly addressing your at home oral care, not only can these bad habits inflict a variety of problems …
The term “root canal” has become synonymous with “painful” and “unpleasant”. However, that is not really accurate. With advancements in modern dentistry, a root canal is no more painful than a routine cavity filling or any other basic dental procedure. Along with this myth, there are many others that deserve to be debunked. If you need a root canal, don’t …
