Have you ever thought about the fact that most people’s 32 adult teeth grow in by the time they’re ages 12 to 14?
We’ve all been told to brush our teeth since we were very young. It’s such a simple routine that anyone can do it properly with little or no instruction, right?
Bad breath. Nobody wants it or to smell someone else’s. But everyone has icky breath at one time or another. And it’s downright unfortunate that you can have it and not even realize it.
Should I use dental floss before I brush my teeth? Or, is it better to floss after I brush my teeth?
You probably don’t give much thought to your saliva, but it performs many important jobs.
Salt has many uses. It adds flavor to food, removes stains from clothing and can help scrub rust from metal. But did you know that this mineral also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties?
When you need a job done well, you rely on a trained expert. The same applies to your oral health.
One of TV and movie actors’ most noticeable attributes is their dazzling smiles.
Imagine a cob of corn with peanut butter between all of the kernels. Now visualize how much of the peanut butter would be able to be removed using just a toothbrush.
Your mouth is a complicated ecosystem of components that work together to allow you to speak, chew, swallow and a host of other important functions.
The comprehensive dental examination we provide for our patients at the offices of Greensboro Office goes far beyond simply checking their teeth and gums.
Dry mouth may be most commonly associated with feelings of anxiety, but it can also be a symptom of other health issues.
Most people have the privilege of being able to drink and eat whatever they want and whenever they want.
We live in demanding, stressful times, and the day-to-day pressures we feel can be internalized in ways that can trigger many responses by our bodies.
The pleasure we get from eating the foods we love can make us smile. But what about the effects those foods are having on our teeth and gums?