by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures
Maybe you prefer a hot cup of coffee to start your day or a cold glass of lemonade on a warm day. However, a sensitive tooth could impact your enjoyment of such beverages or food. According to The ADA, sensitivity is caused by exposure of the dentin of the tooth....
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures, Keeping Your Teeth Clean
You have no option but to clean your teeth if you want them to be healthy and functional. Dental cleaning essentially removes plaque from the teeth surface and prevents cavities among other serious oral problems. So what are some of the differences between home dental...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures
It’s more likely to happen than you think. You could be biting into a hard food or sometimes something as soft as a slice of bread and the next thing you know a piece of tooth is lying on your tongue. If the chip wasn’t painful, you may decide that it’s a purely...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures
Teeth grinding, dentally known as bruxism, is not something a patient is usually aware he/she is doing. While grinding can take place during the day, it is most common at night. As with snoring, many times a patient’s partner will be affected by it before the patient...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Treatments and Procedures
Brushing your teeth and flossing are the first lines of defense for preventing cavities and tooth decay. However, your dentist may recommend dental sealants as an additional preventative measure for children. Sealants are a plastic material that fills the pits and...
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...
