Whether you’re heading off for vacation or a business trip, it’s still important you take care of your teeth. Although this may sound difficult to do, it’s actually easy. If you’re wondering what it will take to keep your teeth in great shape while you’re traveling, keep these few tips in mind. Have Your Supplies […]
Most people are readily familiar with the signs that there is something wrong with their teeth or oral health. However, there are also good signs of a healthy mouth every person should know. Here are five signs of a generally healthy smile. 1. Your gum tissue is not discolored and not inflamed. The gum tissue […]
Many people relate visible decay with having a bad tooth, but sometimes, teeth can develop issues within the inner components that can signify a problem. Since visible decay may not be present, it is important to know the signs that something is wrong so you can get to a dentist for treatment right away and […]
When it comes to taking good care of your teeth and smile, preventing problems is one of the most important things you can do. Therefore, preventative dentistry is ever-important. Take a look at some of the keep components of preventative dentistry. 1. You need a thorough dental exam at least once a year. Your comprehensive […]
Tooth discoloration can stem from many root causes, including preventable and non-preventable sources. You can review the below causes to find out what might be causing your tooth discoloration, how to prevent it, and ways to fix it. One common reason for tooth discoloration is as simple as the food you eat and the […]
The American Dental Association advises most adults to visit the dentist twice per year, although some people may need to go more often. If you’re in-between visits—or simply unable to get to your dentist right now due to social distancing measures needed to slow the spread of the pandemic illness COVID-19—our Hilliard dentist team wants […]
The muscles in the throat allow us to speak, swallow and breathe. As we sleep, these throat muscles become less active and they relax, which causes a narrowing of the throat. For most people, this narrowing will not affect their ability to breathe effortlessly, however, for some, breathing becomes more difficult as the chest muscles […]
You had intentions of having your teeth professionally whitened at the dentist, but you have discovered that you are expecting a baby. Naturally, being pregnant means anything you are exposed to could have the potential to harm the growing child. So, is teeth whitening during pregnancy safe for the baby? Here is a look at […]
Certain dental treatments can make some patients feel anxious or worried. Rather than having patients feel this way, an increasing number of dentists offer sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is where the patient is sedated during the treatment. Sedation makes things easier for the patient, and it also can make things easier for the dentist in […]
We grow these third molars in each corner of our mouths, but more often than not, the large teeth have to be removed by a dental surgeon or a dentist. As many as 10 million people in the United States have their wisdom teeth removed annually. Why do wisdom teeth often have to be taken […]
