Dental Care @DCP
What Do I Do If I Break A Tooth?
What do I do if I break a tooth? A broken tooth can seem catastrophic if it happens to you, but there are steps you can take that might enable a dentist to fix the fracture or even rectify the loss. If you do break one of your teeth due to an accident, then to increase…
How Often Should I See A Dentist?
How often should I see the dentist? Seeing a dentist on a regular basis is vital to keep teeth in optimal working order and for general good health. The traditional rule of thumb has been to visit the dentist every six months. This is by no means a bad idea but the risk of problems developing…
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;…
At 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…
What 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…
