Tooth sensitivity can cause frequent discomfort that greatly affects your quality of life. While a number of different issues can lead to it, the main cause of tooth sensitivity, as well as a factor that worsens it, is tooth enamel erosion. The loss of tooth enamel typically occurs when the natural bacteria in your mouth mingles with acidic foods and... read more »
Have you suffered an oral accident or injury lately and are yet to have it inspected? Even if it doesn't appear as if any damage may have occurred, or if you believe it has been treated properly already, it is essential to visit your dentist to determine if any underlying microscopic damage has taken place. It may be possible that... read more »
One of the biggest causes of dental damage to our teeth and gums is via tooth hazards. Tooth hazards refer to risks that arise from multiple facets of our life that can easily damage your teeth. Thus, it is important to always practice preventive planning to ensure your mouth is best equipped to handle any risks and hazards that come... read more »
If you are looking for extra protection from cavities for your child’s teeth or your own, ask our dentist about dental sealants in Kingston, New Hampshire. What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are a plastic coating that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to help prevent cavities. Why are dental sealants used? The molars and premolars... read more »
Sometimes a minor deviation in the alignment of two or more of your teeth can start to affect a single tooth’s enamel layer. As the years grind by the excess wear and tear on a non-occlusal surface can cause dental attrition. As healthy tooth enamel is lost, the new area could be susceptible to collecting bacterial deposits which could lead... read more »
There are many things that can harm your smile, particularly what you expose your teeth to every single day – food and drinks. Of course, your teeth were built for eating, and you have to consume nutrients to survive. It’s what you eat and drink that matters. So let’s talk about the foods you want to avoid. Sugary treats like... read more »
The newest popularity trend in dentistry lies with interdental cleaners. Interdental cleaners are oral health care tools used to clean between teeth, and one of the most popular available is a water flosser. Although cleaning your smile with a beam of water has been around for a long time, water flossers are now available for public use and can be... read more »
While some people are comfortable with, and even look forward to their dental visits, there are some who may feel anxious, or even fearful about an upcoming dental appointment. Fear of the dentist can be a feeling of anxiety or a dental phobia. There are different reasons why people are uncomfortable, or even afraid when it comes to the dentist.... read more »
When is the last time you thought about your tongue? Despite the fact that we constantly use it for speaking, tasting food and sealing envelopes, we often forget to clean our tongue when we are brushing our teeth. Your tongue is home to bacteria, and even food particles. Because of that, the tongue can also be the cause of bad... read more »
As dental technology has advanced over the years, the options for treating different dental problems have increased to give patients more choices when it comes to addressing their needs. One such option is tooth-colored, or composite fillings. Composite fillings are made from powdered glass and an acrylic blended into a resin. There are two distinct advantages to composite fillings. The... read more »