Although not all smiles are designed to withstand the wear and tear of daily chewing, your risk of dental erosion is greatly increased when your tooth enamel is constantly bombarded with harmful sugars and acids brought on by the foods and drinks you consume. Take your oral health care to new heights with dental erosion… Read more »
Posts Tagged: tooth enamel
Increased Fluoride Exposure Can Strengthen Tooth Enamel for Healthier Teeth
Strong tooth enamel is essential for healthy teeth. Poor oral hygiene habits and consuming acidic foods and beverages on a regular basis can gradually erode the microscopic density of your tooth enamel. When this happens, the bacteria living in your mouth can gradually start to exploit your teeth, causing tooth decay to form. Here at… Read more »
A Dental Bleaching Treatment Is the Safest and Most Effective Way to Whiten Your Smile
Your tooth enamel has microscopic textures where small staining particles and residue can adhere. If they are not removed on a daily basis, they can slowly start to penetrate the enamel layer and setting the stains in deeply. The depth of the stains on your teeth will directly influence the whitening products or treatment that… Read more »
Cavity Restoration 101
Along with excellent daily oral care–brushing at least twice each day and flossing at least once daily–keeping up with periodic dental checkups is your biggest preventative for dental caries along with gum disease. We also check to make sure old dental fillings aren’t leaking, causing further decay. Checkups allow your dentist to find early signs… Read more »
Spring Cleaning for a Healthier Smile
Spring is in the air, and it feels like a renewal and rebirth after the dreary long nights and short days of winter. Many of us have the urge to rejuvenate with a good spring cleaning, so why not refresh our oral habits for a brighter smile? Toothbrush Spring is the perfect time to replace old… Read more »