Category: Preventative Care Page 5
Banishing Bad Breath
October 21, 2015
Did you know… most bad breath can be prevented by brushing your tongue? Another good tool to lessen bad breath is a tongue scraper.
Read MoreHow Often to Brush and Floss
August 11, 2015
The family dentists at Park Crossing Dentistry recommend that you brush your teeth three times a day. Many times it is hard to squeeze in that third time so make sure you at least brush before bedtime. Your saliva production slows down while you sleep so it does not protect your teeth as well at […]
Read MoreA Cracked Tooth
August 4, 2015
If you experience a cracked tooth, you will want to see your dentist as soon as possible since there is no way to treat it at home. If left untreated, decay can develop in that tooth. Deep cracks can cause deep decay resulting in an extraction or a costly root canal. Treating a cracked tooth […]
Read MoreOral Cancer Screening
April 1, 2015
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The Oral Cancer Foundation states that while smoking and tobacco use are still major risk factors, the fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients is young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals due to the connection to the HPV virus. Dentists are often the first line of defense against oral cancer, through […]
Read MoreMissing Teeth Solutions
February 17, 2015
Did you know that the average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth? If you are missing one or more teeth, there are plenty of reasons to correct the problem. Missing teeth can be corrected with a removable appliance that looks very natural. It is called a partial denture. Other ways to replace a tooth can be a permanent bridge. A permanent bridge is cemented into place. Another way is to place a dental implant in the missing tooth area. The dental implant is a great long-term solution for a missing tooth.
Read MoreWhat is Gum Disease?
December 16, 2014
Gum diseases (also known as periodontal diseases) are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, gum disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaw where the teeth arise), and the outer layer of the tooth root. Most people do not […]
Read MoreYour Wisdom Teeth
October 1, 2014
Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in during young adulthood. As part of a visit, your dentist give you an examination to determine if your wisdom teeth are healthy and properly positioned. Your dentist will need a panoramic x-ray to see the roots […]
Read MoreUsing Your Teeth as Tools?
April 2, 2014
Do you tear open bags of potato chips or twist off bottle caps with your teeth? Using your mouth instead of a pair of scissors or a bottle opener might seem like a convenient shortcut, but it could mean a trip to the dentist. It is possible to chip or fracture a tooth while doing […]
Read MoreChewing Ice Cubes
March 26, 2014
Crunching ice cubes can cause a tooth to break. It can also chip away at the enamel of your teeth. If you have several fillings in your mouth, chewing ice cubes can be even more perilous. We strongly recommend that you avoid this practice.
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