First Aid Considerations for Taking Care of a Knocked Out Tooth

It’s not unheard of for a hard fall or a blow to the face to damage the periodontal ligaments that anchor a tooth and cause it to be knocked out of the socket. If this happens to you there are a few things to keep in mind. If there is blood or debris in your… Read more »

Don’t Set Your Teeth to the Old Grindstone

Chances are you clench your teeth from time to time–like when you want to say things you probably shouldn’t, or the weather outside is too cold for humans to function. Occasional teeth grinding is not a problem, but when it becomes a chronic issue, the consequences can be pretty severe. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, has… Read more »

A Dental Fluoride Treatment for Stronger Tooth Enamel

Throughout the course of an average day acidic food and drink as well as the natural bacteria in your mouth, can attack the microscopic mineral structure of your tooth enamel. This process is known as demineralization. If demineralization is left unchecked for a long period of time it will weaken the structure of your tooth… Read more »