Would you be surprised to hear that there are several things you’ll have to do if you’d like to enjoy a healthy smile? For example, you may have been told that brushing and flossing are very important, but did you know that your genetic predisposition can also impact your oral health? In other words, regardless of the care you give your... read more »
Can chewing gum keep your mouth healthy? According to many studies that have been done, chewing sugarless gum for roughly 20 minutes after eating can help strengthen your tooth enamel. The reason is due to an increase in saliva production, which can rinse away plaque buildup, neutralize harmful acids, and prevent cavities. Here are a few tips to remember when... read more »
You’ve probably heard that there are a number of steps you’ll need to try if you’re interested in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. However, would you be surprised to learn that drinking some of your favorite beverages could cause a few dental issues? For example, did you know that drinking alcohol might affect your teeth and gums? In fact,... read more »
Although dental veneers and crowns are both wonderful services to improve your smile, deciding which one will be best for your tooth restoration needs shouldn’t be an easy decision. Listed below are some frequently asked questions about veneers and crowns. Question: What are the benefits of dental veneers? - Dental veneers can restore your smile and present the world with... read more »
CEREC® dental crowns use state-of-the-art computer technology to take your dental impression of an ailing tooth and with the help of our team at Family & Implant Dentistry, design, mill, and place your crown all in the period of an afternoon. The need for an often uncomfortable and ill-fitting temporary crown placement is no longer necessary. In addition, CEREC crowns... read more »
Did you know that there are people who don’t brush their teeth but still don’t get cavities? Other brush and floss their teeth regularly, but still find themselves fighting tooth decay. Sadly, some people are more vulnerable to cavities than others are, but did you know that you could be more vulnerable to tooth decay because of genetics? For example,... read more »
Dental implant treatment is a great way to replace your missing teeth and improve your oral health. However, in order to increase your chances of having a successful treatment, our Family & Implant Dentistry dental team strongly encourages you to prepare for your appointment as much as possible. To help you do so, we encourage you to do the following... read more »
Cavities can turn even the happiest of smiles bad. They are caused by harmful acids that eat away at our tooth enamel, causing holes to form. The best way to prevent cavities is to attack the source of the cavities. Plaque buildup consists of bacteria that accumulates over time and uses the food we eat, specifically sugar, against us. It... read more »
Jaw pain is a common problem many people suffer with, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Jaw pain can be related to your oral health, which is why it’s important to visit your dentist, Drs. Hungerford, Witcher, Walker, Snowden, or Philpott if you are experiencing jaw pain currently. It’s common for your jaw pain to result from the... read more »
Dental fillings are designed to restore the full function of a tooth and prevent complications after it was attacked by tooth decay. As the years go by, the pervasive bacteria living in your mouth can exploit the seam between the filling and the surrounding healthy tooth enamel. When this happens, the bacteria can eventually infiltrate this space and form a... read more »