By Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
Have you ever wondered exactly what causes that fuzzy feeling on your teeth when you first wake up in the morning? It’s actually a nasty film of microorganisms called plaque. Plaque forms when leftover food particles mix with the saliva in your mouth and produce the bacteria that leads to tooth decay. That’s why it’s […]
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We all know that it’s important to brush our teeth every day, but what is this two-minute rule all about? The consensus of professional opinion is that it takes at least that long to thoroughly clean all of our teeth. Some dentists actually recommend brushing for three minutes at a time, twice a day. But […]
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If you’re tired of living with what you consider to be a less than perfect smile now is a good time to take action. There are more cosmetic dental procedures available now than ever. Your first step on the road to improvement should be to arrange a consultation with your cosmetic dentist so that the […]
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There are a few reasons why your mouth may occasionally feel drier than normal. It could be caused by something as ordinary as drinking too much coffee or it could be an after effect of the acid reflux that is related to heartburn. People who tend to breath through their mouths while asleep are more […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum tissue around the crown of the teeth. It is caused by the plaque that accumulates rapidly if we don’t remove it every day. Preventing plaque buildup is a continuous battle. For example, you can brush your teeth before you go to bed and in the morning a whole […]
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