How often should I replace my toothbrush?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Health on Aug 11th, 2008 No Comments »
Toothbrushes should be replaced every three months.
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Will drinking milk make my teeth stronger as an adult?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Biocompatible Dentistry, Dental Health on Jul 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
As an adult, drinking milk to make teeth stronger is not as effective as it is in a growing child. In children, milk is beneficial when the teeth are being formed because the calcium helps make the teeth stronger. However, if the body is calcium starved, one of the places it can go to find […]
Is it enough to brush twice a day, or should I brush after every meal?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening on Jul 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
We recommend brushing after every meal. At minimum, you should brush twice a day. For the times you don’t have a toothbrush available, chew a piece of sugarless gum for five minutes.
However, brushing three times a day is best.
How many minutes should I spend brushing my teeth?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening on Jul 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
It is recommended that you brush your teeth for about two minutes. When brushing your teeth, spend 30 seconds on each of the four quadrants of the mouth. Be sure to brush in a circular as well as an up and down motion. Try not to brush back and forth on the sides of the […]
Can veneers be whitened?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Veneers, Teeth Bleaching on Jun 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
It is very rare to you will be able to whiten veneers. The material used in a veneer is not very porous, so they are stain resistant. In addition, they typically retain their color.
Will porcelain veneers last longer than resin veneers?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, Veneers on Jun 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
Porcelain veneers will last a great deal longer than resin veneers. They are are stronger and more color stable.
Do crowns last a long time?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Facial Pain, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, Crowns and Bridges on Jun 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
Most insurance companies pay for a crown every five years. The reason crowns needs to be changed is due to gum recession, patients need a longer crown to cover the root area. At times a crown needs to be replaced because there is a cavity due to lack of brushing, flossing and professional cleaning. Another […]
How common is bad breath?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Health on Jun 9th, 2008 No Comments »
There are more than 60 million Americans that suffer from bad breath. It can be caused by heartburn, antibiotics, acid reflux, diabetes or even low-carb diets.
Why would I need to have my teeth cleaned every three months, instead of every six months?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening on May 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
If there is bone loss, bleeding gums and too much tartar buildup, it is best to do more frequent cleanings to get rid of bacteria.
What should a complete dental exam include?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Dental Statistics, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening on May 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Examining the teeth and noting all existing restorations of the teeth on the patient’s dental chart. Then, checking the teeth for cavities and the gums for any plaque buildup or pocketing around the gums. Then soft tissue exam should be done of all the tissue surrounding the teeth, gums, tongue, throat and tonsils to see […]