A common question we get is: "why do I still get cavities if I brush my teeth?". Many people think that brushing is enough to prevent all cavities. But there are many other reasons cavities form. Brushing and Flossing Lack of proper and frequent brushing and flossing (a waterpick can [...]
When a dentist tells you that you need a dental crown, and you find out how much money it costs to do a crown, many people ask: "why can't you just fill it instead?". But "filling" a tooth that really needs a crown is kind of like getting a facial when you need [...]
Tooth sealants are a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth. How are Tooth Sealants applied? [...]
You have always been told to eat well and exercise if you want to achieve an overall good health. While this is true, in addition to eating well and being active, having good healthy gums and teeth is a factor that is often underestimated. Why It’s Important To Have Healthy Gums Our mouths [...]
Ahh, the joys of teething babies – brings new beginnings and yes, possibly some tears too (from babies AND parents!). The best thing you can do to prepare for teething is to anticipate when it might happen. A baby teeth chart is often a useful way to get a rough idea of when [...]
Wisdom teeth are molars that can grow at the very back portion of your mouth, behind your last molars. Wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17-21. Sometimes, wisdom teeth do not have enough room to grow inside the mouth or they get blocked by other teeth, in which case they are [...]
Have you ever wondered, "how many teeth do adults have?" An average person will have a total of 52 teeth in their lifetime. 20 of those teeth are primary teeth and 32 of them are adult teeth. How Many Teeth Do Adults Have? Adults have 32 teeth. 8 incisors, 4 canines (eye teeth [...]
Stained teeth can really inhibit the way you feel about yourself. Have you ever wondered how to get white teeth? We all see the celebrities with their pearly whites and we always ask ourselves the same question: why can’t we all have teeth like that? The first step in determining how to get [...]
We all want white teeth. We all get stains, but did you know that not all stains are alike? Stains come from a variety of sources and not all of them are easily removed by standard tooth whitening. It is important to understand the type of stain you have so your dental professional [...]
No, this is not a joke. No more feeling guilty about indulging in a glass of red wine – there is excellent news for all you wine enthusiasts! A new study has confirmed that along with all the other benefits of red wine, you can now add ‘cavity fighting’ to the list. ‘Wine’ [...]
