The holidays are right around the corner, but it’s not too late to get your oral health care habits back on track and onto the path of success for a healthy and happy holidays. The first step in your dental care begins with basic tooth brushing and flossing techniques. Plaque buildup can damage your teeth, so you must brush daily... read more »
A tooth suffering from untreated tooth decay can pose significant problems for the health and function of your mouth. If it's not addressed in a timely manner, the decay could spread, resulting in the total loss of the tooth. In a situation like this, Dr. might need to extract the remnants of the root. Once your gums have... read more »
While tooth enamel is very hard, there are still things that can cause chips and fractures. While some fractures are caused by something as obvious as a blow to the face or a hard fall, there can also be other mundane causes. It’s not uncommon for a fracture or large chip to occur on a tooth as a result of... read more »
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 »
