When it comes to caring for your smile, will you have to adjust your current approach as you age? What effect can the years have on your ability to prevent dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease? While it is certainly possible to maintain a lovely and healthy smile through the years, problems that… Read more »
Category: Dental Health
Can Poor Sleeping Habits Affect A Person’s Oral Health?
How often do you find yourself feeling groggy and irritable because you had a poor night’s rest? One night of troubled or insufficient sleep can be difficult enough, but the problem can worsen if you repeatedly lack proper rest. Your oral health may be affected by these problems. Changes in your energy levels can affect… Read more »
Why Am I Just Now Getting Cavities?
Some people can go most of their lives without getting cavities. If you were one of those people, but then all of a sudden you are getting cavities, it can be disconcerting. If this is happening to you, the first important step is to restore any teeth affected by tooth decay. Once a decayed tooth… Read more »
Smile Dangers In Your Office?
Many people in the Mansfield, TX area work at a desk in an office. You would not think that a desk job could present that many physical dangers, but there can be problems for your smile when working in an office. Without thinking about it, you could be increasing your risks for gum disease, tooth… Read more »
Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?
If the thought of biting into hot or cold foods sends you reeling, you may have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is an incredibly common condition for people to have. If you do have sensitive teeth, it may be an issue caused by a problem such as bruxism, gum recession, or enamel erosion. There are also… Read more »
A Healthy Diet Can Equal Healthy Teeth
Are you vigilant about your smile’s health? Maybe this year you decided to become even more serious about taking care of your teeth than you have been in years past? Maybe you might have added flossing to your daily hygiene routine? Are you finally making it a priority to see your dentist at least twice… Read more »
Smiles Can Stay Healthy During The Holidays
For many people the holiday season can mean a time of overindulgence. The abundance of cookies may have you putting off the thoughts of being healthful until the new year. While tradition and joy should remain throughout your holidays, it is important to remember to protect your smile. There are ways to enjoy the season… Read more »
How Does Our Mouth Change As We Get Older?
As we age, some changes in our body become more obvious than others. Maybe your joints ache a little more than they used to or maybe you need put your glasses on to read. Something a little less obvious are the changes in our mouths. These changes can lead to health issues if they go… Read more »
When Medical Treatments Affect Your Oral Health
Your general health and oral health can be linked in unexpected ways. In some cases, medical treatments you receive for health concerns can have side effects that impact your teeth. One effect from many medications is xerostomia, or dry mouth, which can leave you with a greater risk for developing cavities. Other medications can cause… Read more »
A Close Look at Adult Tooth Loss
It may only be one tooth, but losing it can have resounding consequences for the rest of your oral health (not to mention the confidence in your smile). Those consequences increase with every tooth you lose, but can be mitigated with the right replacement option. Still, the best way to avoid the dangers that your… Read more »
