A cavity, which is a small hole in your tooth that occurs when your tooth enamel is damaged from bacteria, acids and plaque, needs treatment to go away. If you keep ignoring a cavity, it won’t get better on its own. Over time, it will worsen until it can compromise your tooth. What could happen […]
Your gums play a vital role in protecting and supporting your teeth. Keeping your gum tissue healthy is just as important as keeping your teeth healthy, especially since gum disease is one of the major causes of tooth loss [1]. The good news is that by eating healthy, you can support your teeth as well […]
Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States [1]. Smoking can not only cause damage that leads to chronic disease, including DNA damage that can lead to cancer, but it also affects your teeth and gums. But how exactly does smoking affect your smile? Here are the biggest oral health […]
There are many things that can cause dry mouth. From medications to mouth breathing to dehydration, people often don’t stop and consider the harmful effects of having a dry mouth. The truth is that having a dry mouth is hugely damaging to your smile. Our teeth are meant to be constantly bathed in saliva for […]
An article by Dr. Sowmya Kanumilli Whether you use an electronic toothbrush or a standard one, your toothbrush is what removes plaque and bacteria to help keep your teeth, gums, and even you tongue clean. Over time, your toothbrush is exposed to the millions of bacteria in your mouth as well as food particles, plaque, […]
