Relationship Between Vitamin D and Teeth
Vitamin D, otherwise known as the “sunshine vitamin”, helps our body absorb calcium which keeps our bones strong and sturdy. Strong bones are resilient and are less prone to breaking or weakening but what does this have to do with our teeth? Teeth aren’t bones but your jaw is comprised of bone and muscle and in […]
Athletic Mouth Guards
Mouth guards can be the difference between a bruised lip and a toothless smile. Recently, safety regulations have been beefed up in many youth, collegiate, and professional sports mandating that all players wear protective mouth guards. It shouldn’t be a surprise why, of course, but regardless – let’s dive into this issue a little deeper. […]
Infant Dental Care
Many parents believe that until their baby’s teeth actually come in, infant dental care isn’t much of an issue. Others feel that even once teeth erupt, brushing still isn’t that important. After all, the teeth are just “baby” or primary teeth; they’ll end up falling out anyway. However, infant dental care is just as important as […]
What Are Medicated Fillings?
Cavities are no fun. They are painful, and require drilling or in some cases root canal therapy. Individuals can do their part to prevent cavities from forming by brushing and flossing regularly, but sometimes that isn’t enough. Once a cavity forms, there isn’t any chance that it will go away. It doesn’t have to grow, […]
What is the Purpose of Saliva?
If you’ve ever experienced “dry-mouth” or have ever been so thirsty that your tongue feels like sandpaper, then you know the importance of saliva. It is that watery substance that keeps our mouths moist and our throats lubricated. Saliva is comprised mostly of water, though also contains trace amount of other compounds like electrolytes, mucus, […]