The American Dental Association provides a series of informational resources, guidelines, and recommendations to help people maintain a healthy mouth. This includes advocating a routine dental checkup, performed by a professional dentist like Dr. Denise M. Walthour every six months. This important appointment typically starts with a thorough dental cleaning performed by one of ’s… Read more »
Posts Tagged: tooth decay
The Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Tooth Decay
Tooth decay happens when a sticky white film called plaque forms on your teeth and produces acid which burrows into your tooth enamel, creating problematic dental issues like cavities, gum disease or abscesses. To some degree, tooth decay occurs a little bit every day, but we can hardly detect it. If decay has evolved to… Read more »
Having a Dental Exam and Cleaning Every Six Months Is Important for Maintaining a Healthy Mouth
Your mouth is a very complex part of the body with many different elements, organs, and tissues that work together, allowing you to process the food you eat, speak clearly and make a wide range of facial expressions. If an oral health malady befalls one element of your mouth it can alter your oral function,… Read more »
The Facts About Your Teeth and Genetics
You are probably aware that genetics impact practically every part of you, including the color of your eyes, your overall appearance, and your height. However, have you heard that your teeth and gums could also be impacted by your genetics? Unfortunately, this leaves some individual more susceptible to cavities than others, even if they care… Read more »
Did You Know Dentures Can Improve Your Smile? Find Out How Here!
Did you know dentures can improve your smile? Did you know that dentures must be cleaned regularly to ensure maximum health and functionality? The true functionality of dentures lies in their longevity. Rather than being a quick-fix, dentures can indeed, when properly cared for and maintained, can serve you well for a long time. Cleaning… Read more »
Fixing Dental Problems Using Dental Crowns
There are many different options for restoring your teeth to ideal function and form. Whether your teeth have cosmetic or physical defects, a great option for restoration is getting a dental crown. Crowns are very flexible and can treat many different issues. -You need to protect a weak tooth from tooth decay or from breaking…. Read more »
Need a Dental Checkup? We Can Help!
Have you ever heard that you should visit your dentist once every six months? While these cleanings may not seem like the highest priority—especially if you have school, work, or family—they are actually extremely important. And would you be surprised to learn that visiting your dentist could actually be a way to save money? During… Read more »
Facts About Skipping Your Nightly Brushing
Usually, it’s fairly easy to brush your teeth as a part of your morning routine, but did you know that many people forget to brush their teeth right before they go to bed? As you can probably guess, this can lead to a number of negative consequences. If you don’t brush at night, your mouth… Read more »
Restorative Dentistry: The Differences Between White and Silver Fillings
As you may already know, there are many different types of dental fillings in , , but which one should you use to restore your smile? Well, our team is happy to help you know more about the most commonly used dental fillings in the world today: white and silver fillings. -White fillings: White fillings,… Read more »
Thwarting Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Tooth decay in an infant or toddler is often referred to as baby bottle tooth decay. Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are important. Your child needs healthy, strong teeth so they can properly chew their food and speak. Strong teeth also help your child have a healthy-looking… Read more »