Dentistry Highlights: Halitosis Treatments & Prevention

Are you actively protecting your smile this holiday season against the risks of halitosis? Halitosis, also known as bad breath, can arise in your mouth due to oral ailments, plaque buildup, and underlying conditions in your body. To help keep your smile safe, establish an effective prevention and treatment checklist for bad breath. - Mouthwash is an extremely useful form... read more »

The Fundamentals of Gum Disease

Have you ever heard of periodontal disease? You may know it by the name gum disease. Although gum disease is common, it can lead to tooth loss if not treated properly. For a list of guidelines for gum disease, consider the following: - Oftentimes, gum disease results from dry mouth caused by certain medications. - Gum disease can cause bad... read more »

What You Should Know About Missing Teeth

Do you ever worry about your smile because you’re missing a tooth? Do you ever have a difficult time eating or struggle to make certain sounds or to form different words? Luckily, if have any of these symptoms, there are a quite a few options you could try. Still, did you know that not replacing your pearly whites could eventually... read more »

Can a Tongue Scraper Help You?

You know that if you want to enjoy good oral health, you need to brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily, but did you know there are other things you can do to improve your oral health? Naturally, we recommend considering all of your options when it comes to your oral health—include tongue scrapers. Granted, using a tongue... read more »

Common Causes of Dry Mouth

Your saliva production can be affected by many things, anything from dehydration to medical conditions and medications. When saliva is reduced, you may experience a condition called dry mouth, or xerostomia. Dry mouth happens when the salivary glands which produce saliva in the mouth decrease production, making the mouth feel drier than normal. No. 1. Dehydration may develop from excess... read more »