Getting Your Gums Back to Healthy

Posted on: 11 December 2015

Good oral care and regular dental visits are an essential component of being healthy and free of disease. A family dentist can monitor and care for all members of a family from infants to adults. Here are some of the ways a family dentist can educate and care for all members of a family: Infant Dental Care - Every day, an infant's gums and tongue should be wiped clean with a soft, wet washcloth to stimulate blood flow in the gums and the growth of baby teeth. [Read More]

Posted on: 19 November 2015

Is your child aspiring to land their dream role? Perhaps they have to attend casting calls, photography sessions or talent searches routinely. If so, you likely have concerns about the appearance of your child's teeth and about them losing them prematurely. The following tips can aid you in protecting your child's oral health and guide you through what you can do when tooth loss is inevitable. Oral Hygiene Tooth decay is the result of bacteria that thrive off of plaque. [Read More]

Posted on: 31 October 2015

If you are interested in serious restoration for some of your teeth, then you you have several options available to you. However, the differences between them may not be immediately clear. To help you make a more informed decision, here is a brief overview of crowns: Crowns Crowns tend to be one of the more extensive solutions for restoring teeth. A crown covers the entirety of a tooth and is commonly used after procedures like root canals. [Read More]

Posted on: 17 October 2015

Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection that affects the oral cavity. The use of inhaled corticosteroids to control asthma is a risk factor for developing this infection, so asthmatics need to be aware of this infection. Here are four things that asthmatics need to know about oral candidiasis. Why are inhaled corticosteroids a risk factor? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, when you use your inhaler, only 10% to 30% of the steroid dose makes it to your lungs, while the rest stays in your mouth. [Read More]