Family, fellowship and food are just a few of the reasons why we love Thanksgiving. While the food may be flowing at the Turkey Day table, the smiles are too! Believe it or not, your teeth love Thanksgiving just as much as you. Below are some of the good – and not so good – dishes [...]
Dry mouth, also called xerostomia (zero-STOW-me-uh), results from an inadequate flow of saliva. For people who suffer from this irritating and often destructive condition, there are two approaches that will address the condition – artificial saliva and saliva stimulators. We recommend you review this article and then discuss your options with your dentist. If you [...]
How important is flossing in the health of your teeth? According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), flossing is the single most important weapon against plaque. In fact, it can be even more important than brushing (and takes less time!) when it comes to preventing tooth loss, cavities, and periodontal gum disease. Floss removes [...]
Tricky Treats to Avoid and Good Oral Health Habits to Prevent Plaque As the Halloween candy is being devoured, sugar and dental plaque can linger in the crevices in and between your child's teeth and cause cavities. Monitoring your child's sugar intake and ensuring regular brushing habits to remove plaque will help prevent tooth decay [...]
Hauntingly Healthy Snacks On Halloween, candy reigns supreme — but it's far from the only treat you can serve up to Halloween trick-or-treaters. Cut down on the empty calories and sugar by giving out sensible snacks, like candy's close cousin, sugarless chewing gum. It's a natural cavity fighter because chewing stimulates saliva, which fights tooth decay. [...]
From Toothaches to Too Many Teeth - A List of Common Dental Issues Encountered The dentists at Dental South can help you with the 12 oral health problems on this list. Make an appointment that will help your smile. Toothache You've made a dentist appointment, and it can't come soon enough. Meanwhile, it can help [...]
Brushing your teeth is a no-brainer, but did you know that the type of toothpaste you use could have a big impact on your smile? Whether your teeth are extra sensitive, need added protection, or could simply use a boost in the looks department, chances are there's a toothpaste out there that fits the bill. [...]
Some Forms of Supplements Can Actually Harm Your Oral Health Nutrition experts encourage daily supplementation of vitamin C for everyone. It protects against everything from sudden infant death syndrome (S.I.D.S) to scurvy, heart disease, and in some cases, cancer. Two-time Nobel Prize winner, Linus Pauling, recommended a whopping 3 grams of vitamin C every day for [...]
You Can Reduce Harmful Bacteria with Just a Swish What is Oil Pulling and How Does It Work? Oil pulling involves swishing oil around the mouth, using it like a mouthwash. It is a type of Ayurvedic medicine (a traditional Indian system) that dates back 3,000 years. There is a great deal of recent scientific [...]
An Accurate Diagnosis is Critical for Successful Treatment The source of facial aches and pains may be related to one or both of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Located on each side of the head, these joints work together, with a complex system of muscles, ligaments, discs and bones, to make different movements for chewing and [...]