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How Do My Teeth Get Tooth Decay?
How do my teeth get tooth decay? Cavities don’t just magically appear, they occur over time in a multi-step process that can be avoided with proper oral hygiene. Tooth decay begins with damage to the enamel of your teeth Decay start when bacteria in your mouth begins to damage the hard outer surface of your teeth;…
Read MoreAt What Age is a Person Too Old to Have Their Teeth Straightened?
When is a person too old to have Orthodontics? For getting your teeth straightened with orthodontics, or newer teeth straightening systems like Invisalign, age is not the main factor. What is most important is how healthy your teeth, gums and the supporting bone is in your mouth. In some cases, even where a person has had…
Read MoreWhat Snacks Can I Eat That Won’t Cause Tooth Decay?
What snacks can I eat that won’t cause tooth decay? Research has shown that cheese, particularly Cheddar, Swiss and Mozzarella, when you eat them, produce saliva which protects your teeth from the acids that cause decay. This means that when you eat cheese between meals, as a snack, you’re actually interrupting any cavity making activities…
Read MoreWhy Is It Important To Floss My Teeth?
Why is it important to floss my teeth? Dental Floss is what is called an interdental cleaner. That means it is specifically designed to clean the tight spaces between your teeth and in those gaps at the base of your teeth tight up to your gums. Your toothbrush is too big to reach into these tricky…
Read MoreCan I Have a Problem With My Teeth Even If I Don’t Have Pain?
Can I have a problem with my teeth even if I don’t have any pain? Yes. Mostly dental decay and cavities won’t start to hurt until they are very large and in urgent need of attention by your dentist. Even gum disease may not hurt at all, yet can be causing serious damage. In fact, you may…
Read MoreCould My Osteoporosis Medication Interfere With Dental Treatments?
Could my Osteoporosis medication interfere with dental treatments? Some Osteoporosis medications containing anti-resorptive agents, such as bisphosphonate, which are used for patients in the prevention of bone fractures, have been reportedly associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a non-healing condition which can lead to severe loss and damage to the jaw bone. Please note that…
Read MoreCan My Filling Be Repaired?
Can my filling be repaired? It is possible for some fillings to be repaired when they fracture. Even when the tooth around a filling fractures there are some situations where it can be repaired. For your filling to be repaired there must be no tooth decay present. Fillings are a way for teeth that have been…
Read MoreHow Do I Care For My Sports Mouthguard?
How do I care for my sports mouthguard? Clean your mouthguard after every time you wear it. Dental plaque that can accumulate on your teeth will build up on your sports mouthguard too if not regularly cleaned. At a minimum, rinse your guard with cool water after wearing it, and take the time to scrub…
Read MoreWhat Is a Dental Hygienist?
What is a Dental Hygienist? Dental Hygienists are trained to work with patients to help them with their dental care and oral health. They clean teeth, examine you for things like gingivitis and provide other preventative dental care treatments. Dental Hygienists also help patients with dental education to give them ways of improving as well as maintaining good oral…
Read MoreHow Many Dentist Appointments Do I Need For Dental Implants?
How many visits to the Dentist do I need for Dental Implants? In the best case scenario, when you have good oral hygiene and your case is simple, it can take as few as two visits to your dentist to perform the treatment and place your dental implants. This is however, only an estimated number of visits…
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