Almost everyone has heard of plaque and tartar. From an early age we see commercials for toothpaste and packaging in drugstores and markets, which promise that their oral health products have tartar control and can destroy plaque. However, few people… Read More
Archive for the ‘Dental Health’ Category
Should You Replace Your Amalgam Fillings?
Cavities have been treated with amalgam fillings for many years, but new methods can create safer, more long-lasting, and more attractive ways of filling tooth decay. Dental amalgam is a type of material used to treat dental decay and cavities…. Read More
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?
Sensitive teeth are one of the most common complaints amongst adult dental patients in the United States. At least 40 million adults in America have suffered from tooth sensitivity at some point. Sensitive teeth are very common, so if you… Read More
How to Handle a Cracked Molar
You may have first-hand experience with a cracked tooth, but how exactly does someone get a cracked molar? Molars are most vulnerable to cracks during chewing, and chomping down on ice and hard candy can crack your tooth. You may… Read More
Is Chewing Ice Bad For Your Teeth?
Many people enjoy the habit of chewing on ice. Maybe you have a few cubes left at the bottom of the glass that you want to munch on or perhaps you love eating a big Italian ice in the summertime…. Read More
How to Teach Your Children Proper Dental Care Habits
Teaching your kids about good oral health care habits is a gift that will serve them throughout their entire lives. By empowering them with the knowledge they need to keep their teeth in their best shape, your kids will grow… Read More
How to Choose a Pediatric Dentist
Choosing the right pediatric dentist can help encourage a lifetime of healthy dental habits. Many children have bad experiences with their early dentists and this trauma can prevent them from making the routine appointments they require later in life. Because… Read More
Do You Know How Often You Should Replace Your Toothbrush?
If you only think about replacing your toothbrush once the bristles are so worn down that it no longer works, think again: Your toothbrush could be home to up to 10 million germs and bacteria! If you don’t want to… Read More
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Correctly? Your Olney Dentist Explains
We all know how important it is to brush and floss regularly. Most of us probably learned that lesson at a very young age when our parents first taught us how to practice proper oral hygiene. If that was the… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Teeth Grinding from Your Olney Dentist
Do you ever wake up from a night’s sleep with a sore jaw or a dull headache? These could be signs that you grind your teeth while you sleep. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding is a common occurrence but… Read More