Brown spots are definitely noticeable. Having a dark discoloration on your teeth can detract from your smile’s appearance. So let’s figure out what is causing them? How to prevent them from getting worse? How to fix them? How to make them go away? One of the most common reasons someone will have brown spots on …
Let’s talk about laughing gas (nitrous oxide). What it is? Does it really work does it get rid of the pain? Is it safe for kids? Laughing gas aka nitrous oxide aka n2o is a gas that is administered through a mask that sits on your nose. it doesn’t put you out or anything like …
There are two types of dental fillings silver (aka amalgam) and tooth-colored (aka composite or resin). Traditional silver fillings are known for containing an alloy, a mixture of metals including mercury. Silver fillings have been used for decades and they actually have many advantages over tooth-colored fillings. Mercury can be harmful in large amounts as …
Everyone loves a bright white smile but most people don’t have brilliant teeth. At-home whitening products such as strips or gels, or dental office procedures are some of the ways people brighten their teeth and reduce surface stains. At-home products may give minimal to great results that last for a few months. Professional dental procedures extend that time up to …
The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia. Xerostomia or dry mouth is not only annoying or uncomfortable but it can actually cause several dental and oral issues. But before we get into all of that let’s talk about the reasons why someone might be experiencing dry mouth. The number one cause of dry mouth …
Xylitol is an ingredient that is known to inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause cavities. Fluoride is an ingredient that prevents tooth decay by remineralizing and strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to cavity-causing acids. It sounds like they both help reduce your chance of cavities. The big question is which one is …
Let’s talk about why the harder the better when brushing teeth is incorrect. Lots of people, myself included, used to think that brushing harder was better. I thought it made sense to scrub those teeth sparkling clean. However, it is the opposite and I wish more people were aware of this. First, the bristles on …
Let’s talk about gingival hyperplasia, when your gums are covering your teeth. What is gingival hyperplasia? It is an overgrowth of gum tissue around the teeth. There are a bunch of different reasons this overgrowth may happen. But the two most common reasons are poor oral hygiene or taking certain medications. When the gums are …
Let’s talk about carbonated water and teeth. The question is sparkling water or seltzer water or carbonated water, are those bad for your teeth? The short answer is that carbonated water is not as bad for your teeth as drinking soda, diet soda, juice, or any other sweetened drink. But that’s only if it’s free …
Let’s talk about how you know if you’re brushing teeth too hard and what damage it can actually cause to your teeth. I would say hard brushing is one of the most common things. It doesn’t matter who you are. People have a tendency to brush too hard but it’s really not a good thing …