Having a bad toothache can be a debilitating experience, as the pain can make it hard for you to function in any capacity, and there’s only so far you can go with painkillers to help you to feel better. Here is some information that you should know about toothache to help you to resolve the cause of your toothache, feel …
Why Is My Enamel Wearing Away? (part 2)
Enamel is an extraordinary substance that covers our teeth, and it’s in our best interest to preserve it and keep it thick and strong. Even though enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, it can still get eaten away by certain things that we do, and the first step to protecting enamel is to understand the things that …
Why Is My Enamel Wearing Away? (part 1)
No one likes to get cavities or sensitive teeth, and the culprit behind many tooth problems is that the enamel got compromised or worn down. Loss of enamel can lead to your teeth getting cavities, being discolored, having higher propensity for chipping, and becoming more sensitive to heat and cold, so it’s important to protect it. Enamel is the hardest …
Teeth Whitening Methods You Shouldn’t Try (Part 2)
In our last blog post on cosmetic dentistry, we covered 5 teeth whitening methods that you should avoid, and today we’d like to cover a few more. Taking care of your teeth is an important thing to do, not only for beauty and aesthetic appeal, but also for your oral health. There’s just no substitute for a set of pearly …
Teeth Whitening Methods You Shouldn’t Try (Part 1)
There’s no doubt that there’s a dazzling effect when you flash a smile that’s full of straight, white teeth. Everyone’s teeth tend to yellow with time as part of the natural aging process, and professional teeth whitening products are a safe and effective way to get a whiter shade for your teeth. However, just because your dentist can whiten your …
3 More Realistic Tips For How To Eat Less Sugar
In our last blog post from our dental clinic in Sarasota, we covered three realistic tips for how to eat less sugar, and today we’d like to detail a few more. Let’s face it: reducing your intake of any addictive substance is hard to do, and while sugar doesn’t necessarily come with a chemical dependence like alcohol or drugs, it …
3 Realistic Tips For How To Eat Less Sugar
It’s well known that eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth. However, it’s easier said than done to cut sugar out of your diet. No matter how much you may mentally assent to the idea that you should eat less sugar, when you’re faced with that delicious cake, ice cream, pie, brownie, or other sweet treat, it’s not …
What You Should Know About Sensitive Teeth (Part 2)
In our last blog post, we looked at some of the basics of understanding tooth sensitivity and the causes of sensitive teeth. In this post, our dental clinic in Sarasota would like to cover some information on prevention and treatment of sensitive teeth. Preventing Sensitive Teeth Anyone who has developed sensitive teeth will tell you emphatically: Prevent sensitive teeth from …
What You Should Know About Sensitive Teeth (Part 1)
Do hot or cold foods or beverages cause a brief, painful sensation in your teeth? Do you have to drink through a straw or touch your teeth with your tongue in order to prevent cold liquids from hurting your teeth? Do you experience a short-lived pain in your teeth when you breathe in cold air through your mouth? If any …
Common Dental Myths, Demystified
As a kid, did anyone ever tell you not to swallow apple seeds or you would have apple trees growing out of your ears? Whether you fell for that one or not, it’s all-too-easy to buy in to some of the common myths that are out there regarding your oral health. In this blog from our Sarasota Dentist office, we’d …