The Ancient Oral Habit: Chewing Gum Dental hygiene is more than brushing your teeth. Caring for your dental health considers nutrition, bone health, oral habits, tissue health, and the frequency of dental exams and cleanings. One habit you might need to look closer at is chewing gum. The practice of chewing gum has been around […]
How to Tell If You Have a Cavity?
Do You Have a Cavity? If you meet with your dentist or hygienist regularly, you know the basics of how to care for your teeth. You know about brushing and flossing, and you’ve based your routine around preventing cavities. But what is a cavity? How can you tell if you have a cavity? Whether you’re […]
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive to the Cold?
Biting Cold Our teeth are incredibly strong and capable of crushing the food we need to nourish our bodies. In fact, the outer layer protecting your teeth is stronger than steel. Yet, our teeth are also incredibly sensitive. Under a layer of harder-than-steel tooth enamel, our teeth are vulnerable. So our oral health routine is […]