Monthly Archives: January 2014

How Does Regular and Diet Soda Affect Your Teeth?

It is common knowledge that soda can cause tooth decay and damage your teeth. However, many people still believe that drinking diet soda eliminates the risk of cavities. The truth is any type of soda or soft drink can be potentially harmful to your teeth when not used in moderation. We will discuss why sodas can damage your teeth and what you can do to properly reduce your risk.

What Happens If I Don’t Replace Missing Teeth?

Despite the best efforts of you and your dentist, teeth can reach the point where they are no longer restorable and must be extracted. Soon after losing the tooth, you must begin to decide how, when or if you will replace the tooth you recently lost. If you look back at a previous blog entry, we detail the pros and cons of replacing missing teeth with implants or bridges. But what happens if you delay the decision or decide not to replace at all? Below we will talk about what can happen to the surrounding teeth, bone, and gums.

Do I Need Antibiotics Before My Dental Appointment?

In recent years there has been some debate over the need for prophylactic antibiotics before a dental appointment. Unfortunately, there are varying opinions among different medical specialties or organizations. In light on some of the more recent changes, we would like to discuss where the dental community stands and how it will affect your visits.

Why Should I Have My Child’s Wisdom Teeth Removed?

As your children reach their middle to late teenage years, their wisdom teeth (3rd molars) become more fully developed and may begin to erupt from the gums. The problem that most people face is there is not enough room in their jaw for the teeth to fit. The resulting impacted wisdom teeth can cause further problems, which is why we typically recommend removal of all wisdom teeth as early as possible.

What is so Important About Oral Cancer Screenings?

Each time you visit our office for a professional cleaning and examination, both the hygienist and dentist perform an oral cancer screening. There are a number of different markers we look for during the exam, but the most important thing you can do is maintain regular visits to help us identify any issues as early as possible. The sooner oral cancer is identified, the better the odds are in treating the disease.