It’s relatively common to be tucking into a meal or snack only to have a piece of food stuck between your teeth. Sometimes it frees itself by playing it with your tongue or swishing your mouth with your beverage. Sometimes a piece of food gets stubbornly stuck between your teeth, causing pressure and discomfort. When this happens it’s important to... read more »
While your tooth enamel is one of the world’s hardest biological substances, it can still be damaged by things like a fall, blow to the face or bad habits like chewing on pens and pencils. This is even more likely if you participate in contact sports without the benefit of a quality mouth guards. Should one of your teeth become... read more »
If detected and treated early, most small to medium size cavities can be repaired by Dr. Scott Howe applying a basic filling. There are several factors that contribute to the material he recommends for the filling. The primary purpose of the tooth, the size of the cavity and its relationship to your smile are all factored into the recommendation. Porcelain-ceramic... read more »
We humans are creatures of habit. And while some habits, like brushing your teeth twice a day, are extremely beneficial, others are less so. There are some things that people do every day that can cause serious damage to their smile. Here are some quick suggestions of habits to avoid in order to have the best smile. Using your teeth... read more »
Can you name every type of tooth in your mouth? Do you know how many of each tooth you have or what your teeth do? Generally, every mouth has four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Children typically have twenty primary teeth while adults usually have thirty-two. As you probably know, each type of tooth serves different functions.... read more »
Has anyone ever told you that you should brush and floss every day? Has anyone ever heard when you should brush and floss—or even if you should brush or floss first? Similarly, do you ever wonder how long you should brush or how many times a day? Today, our team at Riverfront Dental LLC will be addressing these types of... read more »
Millions of teeth are treated every year with root canal, or endodontic therapy. Not only can it save your teeth, it can save your smile! If you are like many patients, you might be hesitant to be seen for a root canal because of the common perception that it is painful. However, most root canal treatments need not be any... read more »
Tooth loss due to periodontal disease, fracture, decay or extractions cause a loss of functionality that can often be replaced by a pair of dentures. Teeth and gums also provide structure for your facial muscles and also influence your speech. Most people that suffer multiple tooth loss will choose to be fitted for dentures to regain these normal functions. In... read more »
The development of your child’s teeth is important to any parent and as time goes by you look forward to the days their baby teeth fall out, to soon be replaced by permanent teeth. Today our team is going to give you, parents some helpful advice on when to it is appropriate to help your child remove their baby teeth... read more »
If you are missing teeth, you may be looking into what the best option will be for a replacement. With all of the options out there, dental implants are one of the best methods of tooth replacement. Our team is going to give you all the reasons why you should consider dental implants for tooth replacement. First, what are dental... read more »
