by Zola Makrauer | Children and the Dentist, Dental Tips
While it is true that baby teeth fall out, this doesn’t mean that they don’t need to be taken care of. The proper care of baby teeth can positively impact the development of adult teeth. If your child is old enough to have his/her first tooth, he/she is old enough to...
by Zola Makrauer | Children and the Dentist, Dental Tips
As soon as possible, it is important to start cleaning your child’s mouth. There’s no reason to wait until the first tooth breaks through. Before your child has teeth, it is recommended that you wipe your baby’s gums with a damp gauze pad or washcloth. Not only does...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures, Keeping Your Teeth Clean, Uncategorized
Part of a typical dentist visit is getting your teeth cleaned. However, not all of us receive a periodontal cleaning when we go. We may not even know that a periodontal cleaning is not the same as a regular dental cleaning. To clarify the confusion, let’s go over the...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health, Uncategorized
Gum disease is extremely common in American adults, but not many are aware of what puts them at risk of developing it. Everything from tobacco consumption to poor diet to hormone changes can increase your chances of developing gum disease. Here are a few of those risk...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health, Uncategorized
When we go to the dentist, we tend to think that the professional working in our mouth is only concerned with our dental health. This is because we often forget that dental health is a reflection of what’s going on in the rest of our bodies and vice versa. While you...
by Zola Makrauer | Gum Disease, Improve Your Oral Health
Gum disease is caused by the bacteria in plaque. While good oral hygiene helps prevent gum disease from developing, it is still important to know the four stages of gum disease: gingivitis, mild periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and severe periodontitis. Patients...
