All About Tooth Enamel: The Hardest Substance in the Human Body
While a great smile involves your teeth looking their best, it’s the health of those teeth that make all the difference. You can thank the tooth’s tough outer layer, the enamel, for its natural protection, serving as the first line of defense to everyday dangers that threaten. Not only is tooth enamel tough, but it is the hardest substance in the human body. That’s right, harder than your bones or any other bodily tissue. Understanding what tooth enamel is and [...]
What Are the White Spots on My Teeth?
A smile is one of the first things people notice about you. While whiter teeth can make that smile stand out, extreme white spots can be concerning. What then are these white spots, and how can you get rid of them? White spots on teeth can be the result of several different factors and can show up at any age, from childhood to your senior years. Determining the cause behind them may take time, but once identified, you can take [...]
Tooth Erosion and Acid Reflux
With so many people experiencing acid reflux today, it’s no wonder diets are changing and more medications are showing up on shelves. While much attention focuses on the effects to the esophagus itself, acid reflux can also cause increasing damage to your dental health in the form of tooth erosion. The loss of tooth enamel, or erosion resulting from acid reflux, can lead to various problems, including cavities. Knowing what can happen and how to protect against it will take [...]
Why Are Brown Spots Appearing Between My Teeth?
A smile is one of your biggest assets. It can not only dazzle others but also boost your own self-confidence. One of the last things you want to show, then, are brown spots taking up space between your teeth. Your teeth getting brown spots be the result of several issues, some simple and others a little more complicated. It’s essential to discover the source of such dental discoloration and determine how to deal with it sooner rather than later. What [...]
What Could Prevent Me from Getting a Dental Implant?
When it comes to caring for your teeth, sometimes one can be lost or damaged beyond repair. When this happens, considering a dental implant is an excellent long-term option for both your smile and for your dental health. While most of our patients are candidates for these dental implants, there are certain conditions that may prevent you from getting one. Knowing what these are can help you make a quicker decision on how to proceed in caring for your dental [...]
What to Know About Canker Sores and 14 Ways to Treat Them
We do many things daily without much thought or effort, including smiling and chewing. What quickly catches our attention, however, is when pain or soreness rears its ugly head inside our mouths, causing discomfort even with the simplest of actions. That smile may turn into a frown, and any thought of eating those warm or spicy foods comes to a screeching halt. What can be causing this attention-grabbing discomfort, you ask? One suspected condition is the development of canker sores [...]
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