Did you know that our mouths are home to over 300 different types of bacteria? Are you surprised? Well, this is actually the normal amount found in the average person’s mouth, even though it sounds excessive. Thankfully, though, only a tiny percentage of these bacteria are able to cause disease, including gum disease, plaque and gingivitis. What Is Gum Disease ...

We all want a brighter, whiter smile but can we achieve this at home without using the harsh, chemically-driven products that need to be left on for an extended time, usually overnight? Yes, it is possible with the addition of specifically formulated mouthwashes that contain a combination of effective ingredients to help whiten the teeth in conjunction with brushing and ...

Oral health is closely linked with the health of the rest of your body. For example, did you know that an excess build-up of plaque in the mouth over an extended period of time not only can lead to tooth decay, but it could also lead to heart disease according to some of the recent news? It has even been ...

A permanent crown, also known as a dental cap, is a type of dental treatment that completely caps over a tooth or a dental implant and is a form of restorative treatment. A dental crown is required when the tooth either broke, decayed, or became damaged some other way. A permanent crown is also used to make the overall appearance ...

With countless different types of mouthwash available on the shelves today, it is not surprising that people often get confused when trying to decide on the one that is right for them. How does one choose from bottle after bottle of mouthwash for chronic bad breath? They all say that they make the breath fresher, but which one actually works ...

If you had to choose between getting a dental implant or a bridge, which one do you think you would go for? When it comes to replacing missing teeth, patients often have these two options from which to choose. Unfortunately, most people do not have the information they need to make the right choice between dental implants versus bridges. While ...

A dental crown, also commonly known as a cap, is a type of dental restoration that is often used to cover heavily damaged or decayed teeth. Sometimes they are also used for dental implants as well as on teeth that act as an anchor for a bridge. Typically, crowns are cemented over the top of the damaged or decayed tooth ...

Dental X-rays can cost a lot of money or not a lot of money. This just depends on a few factors like your location, the dentist, and the type of X-ray you need. With this sometimes high cost in mind, is it worth it to even get a dental X-ray? The answer is it depends on a lot of different ...

Hi Folks, Dr. Greg here from Dentably Magazine. Now normally I’m not very inclined to promote candy because of what it does to your teeth! But for one day a year, I look the other way and tell people to have at it and get their candy fix on, and that day is Halloween! This year we’ve put together a ...

Are you looking for this article in English? En su reporte del 2016, la Asociación de Alzheimer encontró que la asombrosa cantidad de 5.4 millones de estadounidenses padecen de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer u Otros Trastornos Similares (ADRD por sus siglas en inglés). Se calcula que este número aumentará exponencialmente a 16 millones para el 2050, lo que hace de ...