For some people, dental decay is not a great cause for concern. After all, genetics is a large factor that plays in one’s risk of developing cavities. There are those with relatively poor dental hygiene that almost never get a cavity. Then there are those who brush and floss regularly who still develop cavities.
We usually don’t think of tooth pain until it happens. Most of us, even when our teeth are healthy, know on some level that a cavity can still happen, for one reason or another, at some point. We usually think, “I’ll deal with it when it happens, how bad can it be?” Then it happens, and we’re actually surprised by …
As science and medicine is becoming more comprehensive and advanced, we are beginning to see just how interconnected the body is. Of course, all aspects of the body being connected in some way is a straightforward fact for most, but what we are beginning to see is the possibility of problems in one area of the body having substantial effects …
You’ve likely heard horror stories about root canals. It’s a topic that rarely comes up without a lot of people cringing due to the level of pain they imagine is involved. However, this no longer has to be a nightmare of a procedure. Modern dental technology has come quite a long way, particularly in the last few decades. Sedation dentistry, …
As time goes on, more and more evidence is beginning to build that indicates the relationship between dental health and the overall health of the body. Recent studies are showing that good dental hygiene is linked with a lower risk of chronic illnesses, stroke being one of them. Researchers are discovering that the same bacteria in the mouth that is …
Tooth decay progresses down a predictable path, with certain factors determining its speed of progression. In this post, we’ll be going over the entire process from beginning to end, starting with: The Formation of Plaque Almost all tooth decay can be traced back to this factor. “Plaque” refers to that sticky, fuzzy substance that accumulates on your teeth during long …