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09/28/2021

Dentistry FAQ: Is it better to brush after every meal?

Not really. Your body is designed to care for itself. Saliva production limits the need to clean teeth after everything you eat. While brushing a third time each day isn't necessarily harmful, it isn't needed, and excessive brushing can have adverse effects over time.

09/23/2021

POV: You have a cavity and you want to reverse it. The question is, can it be reversed? Unfortunately, if you haven't caught it early enough, you may have to see your dentist for fillings. This article, however, has information about preventing tooth decay in the meantime.

When caught early, cavities can be reversed with the right approach to oral hygiene. Learn how cavities develop, how to prevent a cavity, and how to reverse the early stages of tooth decay.

09/21/2021

When's the best time to brush?

As long as you're brushing before and after sleep, you're on the right track. There's no right time to brush, but many recommend brushing first after breakfast to maximize freshness and cleanliness and again after your final meal of the day. This schedule creates the least time for food to sit in the mouth gathering bacteria.

09/17/2021

Dentist appointments can sometimes mean fillings. If you are wary of getting fillings, knowing the details of the procedure may make you feel a bit more comfortable. Check out this article to learn more.

The procedure for a dental filling is used to repair minor fractures or decay in the teeth, as a form of restorative dental treatment.

08/26/2021

What caused the canine and premolar to fall in love? ?

Cuspid's Arrow ??

08/24/2021

We want our kids to be happy with their smile, so it stands to reason that we want to help them get whiter teeth. If you're considering white strips for kids or teens, learn about the potential risks before you act.

Understanding the risks and what the experts say might encrouage you to think twice about letting your child use white strips for teeth.

08/20/2021

Getting a cracked tooth can be painful, but if you act in a timely manner, it isn't anything to fear, even with pain. The first thing to do is to contact your dentist or endodontist and make an appointment for a root canal or other repair.

Leading up to your appointment, you can mitigate pain by avoiding acidic, hot, and cold foods, keeping the tooth clean, and taking pain relievers.

08/18/2021

That's a lot of confident smiles! ?

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced that over 10 million patients have begun treatment with the Invisalign system - the most advanced clear aligner system in the world – including 2.6 million teenage patients*. This is a significant milestone for the company and the Invisalign-tr...

08/16/2021

Getting young children to floss can be tricky. If difficulty or discomfort are inhibiting flossing, it may be the type of floss. Most floss is made from nylon strands, but these can be quite stiff. An alternative is PTFE floss, which glides and flexes more easily.

08/12/2021

According to the AAPD tooth decay has become an epidemic among children in the United States. Learn more about the chronic infectious disease from these recent statistics ??

This infographic includes key stats from AAPD’s first-ever State of Little Teeth Report which examines the epidemic of tooth decay among children.

08/10/2021

"Why do they call them x-rays and not tooth pics?"

08/06/2021

Macrodontia is a condition in which teeth grow to different degrees than normal. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment can range from leaving teeth alone to medical intervention. Learn more, below.

Macrodontia is a condition where one or more teeth grow at a different rate from the others, and don't stop when they reach average size. Learn more here.