What You Eat and Drink Can Deteriorate or Fortify Teeth Not all smoothies are created equally. It is very easy to make a smoothie that is loaded with sugar, and while it may taste good, can contribute to tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and an array of other health problems. Here’s three great smoothies for [...]
Mobile Apps That Keep Your Smile Bright and Mouth Clean Many mobile dental applications are available free, others are free to download but require a paid upgrade or annual subscription for full functionality, and some apps must be purchased. Fees can be as nominal as 99 cents or range into the hundreds of dollars. According [...]
Do You Think a Beautiful Smile Happens Naturally? It Doesn’t. Brushing, flossing and rinsing are the ABCs of oral health, but they're only the beginning. A marvelous mouth takes more than squeezing paste out of a tube - think about improving your tooth brushing technique, ditching the daily soda habit, and saying good-bye to cigarettes. [...]
See Your Dentist If You Experience Any of These Problems When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to erupt but are unable to do so because there is not sufficient room for them [...]
Fluoride Slows Breakdown of Enamel and Speeds Remineralization Tooth decay (cavities) is the single most prevalent childhood disease. Tooth decay affects nearly 60% of children and causes problems that often last long into adulthood – affecting health, education, employment opportunities and well-being. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infection that can lead to problems [...]
Each Option has Pros and Cons Depending on the Health of Your Teeth and Your Budget Nearly 70% of adults aged 35 to 44 years in the United States have at least one missing tooth due to an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or dental fractures, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial [...]
New Fillings From Dental South Can Benefit More Than Your Looks The cosmetic reasons for replacing amalgam (often referred to as "silver") fillings may be obvious — your smile looks better without the telltale dark spots and any associated feeling of self-consciousness goes away. People don’t realize is that if your metal dental fillings are [...]
About Our Program Our Dental Health Care Discount Plan was developed at Dental South to provide our patients with affordability and greater access to quality dental care. This discount plan fits into our mission of bringing the highest quality dental care to as many people as possible. Our entire care team is dedicated to providing [...]
Gaps Between Teeth and Gum Line Make It Easy for Bacteria Build Up Receding gums, as the name itself suggests, occurs when the gum tissue around your teeth wear away and the gums seem to recede backwards making a larger area of the surface of tooth more visible. If you do not contain receding gums, [...]
How many questions can you answer correctly in this health quiz? If you can get all 11 right, consider yourself a “nutrition genius.” The answers are at the bottom of the quiz. But don’t peak until you’ve answered all of the questions. 1. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day? A) [...]