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Your mouth is a reservoir for bacteria. As nasty as that may sound most of that bacteria is the good kind, the kind that is beneficial to the maintenance of your oral health. We can help to preserve the harmony by keeping our mouths free of harmful plaque buildup. Brushing and flossing at home and…
The innovations in preventive dentistry have been phenomenal over the past several years. From the detection of early oral cancer symptoms to the introduction of the dental implant, the improvement factor in both patient comfort and professional diagnostic advancement cannot be disputed. Although the strides in technology have been great, good oral health relies on…
The options for treating gum disease are based on the level of severity. Gingivitis for instance, is the earliest stage of the disease and can be controlled with regular six month cleanings by a professional hygienist. If she sees signs of plaque buildup or any evidence of developing tartar your hygienist may recommend that you…
Any dental issue that may arise will be easier to treat in the early stage, gum disease being a prime example. The problem is that bad breath and gums that bleed easily may be the only early signs of trouble and these symptoms may be explained away by something else altogether. Your dentist will probe…
The goal of preventive dentistry is to help people to take care of their teeth so that oral disease can be kept to a minimum, it concentrates on intercepting dental issues instead of focusing on ways to treat them. So, what kind of defensive measures fall under the umbrella of preventive dentistry? Brushing your teeth…
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