Esthetic Family Dentistry Blog

Anytime you are in for a routine dental cleaning your dentist will include scaling which is the removal of tartar build-up and plaque. Tartar's only way of being removed, in fact, is through scaling because brushing and flossing will have no effect on its removal. If you do, however, show signs of gum disease more advanced cleanings may be required that use dental scaling and root planing that can prevent further damage.

Gum Disease Can Be Harmful To Your Health

16 September, 2019
You are probably an expert when it comes to brushing your teeth. Or maybe not? Either way, here is a list of common mistakes people make when brushing their teeth. Brushing alone is not always enough as there are many times when things just aren't optimal while cleaning your teeth. Maximize the quality of the tooth brushing for a perfect smile.

Here are some common toothbrush errors you will want to avoid:

16 September, 2019
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest and hardest materials that our bodies produce. Even stronger than our bones, enamel is typically very sturdy, but don't take this fact for granted. There are still numerous ways that our teeth and enamel can be harmed. Being an extremely hard surface, tooth enamel can still be very brittle under the right circumstances. Being cautious to this fact will lead you down a road of healthy teeth. Fail to understand what causes your enamel to break down and your teeth can suffer as a result.

Mouth Breathing Can Harm Your Teeth

16 September, 2019

History of Dentures and Tooth Loss

As long as people have had teeth, they have also had to deal with tooth loss. In fact, false teeth have been around since 2500 B.C.
11 September, 2019

Why Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the result of a way to fix teeth from incidents like sports injuries, tooth decay, and more. Damaged teeth can lead to poor self-esteem and health risks that leave your teeth exposed if left untreated. But, with dental implants, living with gaps in your teeth is in the past.
08 July, 2019
We sometimes forget that our pets need to have their teeth cleaned, just like we do. Unfortunately, for our pets, it isn’t as easy for them to brush their teeth, and they sometimes can use our assistance to help them stay healthy. After all, our pets are practically part of our family, and helping them maintain healthy teeth is helpful in the long run.
05 June, 2019
When you visit your dentist for your routine cleanings plaque and tarter are 2 common phrases you hear frequently. Plaque and tarter are two common culprits that can cause tooth decay and even gum disease. Do you know what plaque and tarter are and how they develop? In this article, we will be looking at these two occurrences a little closer to see the true impact they have on our teeth.
30 May, 2019
Our teeth are an important part of maintaining the health of the rest of our body. We use our teeth every day from chewing to talking, so let us talk about the structure that allows our teeth to complete our everyday tasks so easily. Let’s look at the makeup of our teeth.
13 May, 2019
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