Routine Dental Checkups
Routine dental checkups are vital for good oral hygiene and are the best way to detect problems in their early stages. Early detection and treatment save unnecessary hassle, time and money. The Academy of General Dentistry recommends checkups twice a year. Oral hygiene needs change with age and the condition of your teeth and gums. […]
What wears down teeth?
Tooth wear is the term used to describe the progressive loss of a tooth’s surface due to actions other than those which cause tooth decay or dental trauma. Tooth wear increases with age and this is a normal physiological process occurring throughout life, but accelerated tooth wear can become a problem. Tooth wear is majorly […]
Why are my teeth more yellow than others?
Abnormal staining of teeth has two types: intrinsic (inside) and extrinsic (outside) of the tooth. The intrinsic (inside) are stains that are incorporated into the dental structure (enamel and dentin) and that cannot be removed by cleaning, toothpaste or polish. Some of the more common examples of intrinsic stains are those that are caused by […]
