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A family dentist can be compared to a family doctor in that he is a general practitioner who has chosen not to specialize in any one particular area of his chosen profession. His goal instead is to prevent and/or treat the more conventional dental syndromes that may arise for any family member, young or old.…
Our body makeup is 60% water so in order for the bodily organs to function properly, we have to stay hydrated. Water is also good for our mouths and teeth, it keeps the flow of saliva going to help wash away harmful bacteria that can lead to oral disease. Brushing and flossing after meals is…
Did you realize that by making some simple changes in your lifestyle you could greatly improve your oral health? It’s really not that hard to do, you just have to show a little willpower in giving up some things that have somehow become second nature to you. Diet is an important factor. Fresh fruits…
Gum disease in it’s earliest form is a common complaint among dental patients. Our mouths are full of natural bacteria, most of which is harmless but some of which feeds on the sugar and starch in the foods that we eat to form the sticky substance we call plaque. Gingivitis develops as an inflammation of…
You can rank drinking water right up there along with brushing and flossing in the importance of maintaining your oral health. Even though we know that we risk staining our teeth if we eat certain foods there are some that we just don’t want to give up. Water can reduce the unsightly effects that dark…
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