Did you know that your diet plays a strong role in the health of your teeth? Although cleaning our teeth is a necessity no matter what we eat, the foods we eat can either strengthen our smiles or in many cases, put us at greater risks for oral health failure. Keep your smile shining with… Read more »
Posts Tagged: tooth enamel
Various Signs You May Have Bruxism
If you sleep alone, the chances are slim you would ever even know that you had a sleep disorder. Common disorders such as snoring would certainly continue without you ever being made aware. The same can be said for bruxism. Bruxism is a disorder in which a person grinds and clenches their teeth, often to… Read more »
Maintaining Healthy Saliva Production to Help Your Smile
For a healthy, beautiful smile, you will need to do more than just keep your teeth and gums healthy. The environment in your mouth depends on the health of your oral tissues, and is provided by healthy levels of saliva production to keep your mouth functioning smoothly. This means that you will need to keep… Read more »
Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
If you experience a short burst of tooth pain when eating frozen yogurt or drinking your morning coffee, you may have sensitive teeth due to exposed dentin. Dentin is the layer under the tooth’s enamel containing microscopic tubules filled with nerve endings. Normally, the tooth enamel in a crown protects the more sensitive layer of… Read more »