When plaque and residual food particles are not effectively removed by your daily oral hygiene routine, they can easily harden into tartar. Tartar is a hard substance with a high bacterial presence. This causes the inflammation and eventual infection in the gum tissues commonly known as gum disease. The American Dental Association and our dentists …
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Tooth extractions are sometimes necessary for various reasons, and you might be wondering what exactly a tooth extraction entails. A tooth extraction is when your dentist pulls a tooth from its socket in the bone. Typically, a tooth is extracted more as a last resort, after considering other restoration options are considered. Sometimes a tooth …
Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your smile? If you have minor smile flaws, Drs. Holmes and Holmes may recommend dental bonding in Fort Collins, Colorado. During this procedure, our dentists will apply a tooth-colored resin to your teeth and use a special light to bond it in place. This material can enhance your …
According to the American Dental Association, a truly effective daily oral hygiene routine starts by brushing and flossing your teeth twice each day. When brushing your teeth, you should use a soft bristled toothbrush and toothpaste. Using toothpaste has many benefits, like improving your toothbrush’s ability to clean food and plaque from the teeth. When …
What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?When an infant or toddler has tooth decay, it is often referred to as baby bottle tooth decay. Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are important. Your child needs strong, healthy teeth so they can speak and chew their food properly. Healthy teeth also help your child have a …
Newborn babies do not usually have visible teeth. The baby teeth, or primary teeth, usually begin developing and growing in between three and seven months of age. Young children usually have all 20 primary teeth by age three. Your baby may be fussier than normal when he or she is teething. This is because your …
As you probably know, it’s important to brush and floss your teeth. Similarly, you know that you should visit your dentist every six months. But do you know why doing these things are so important? Honestly, there are several benefits to brushing your teeth, but removing plaque is a very important one. You see, after …
An abscess is a pocket full of pus that forms at a tooth root’s tip as a result of infection that develops in the soft, pulp tissues of the tooth. The abscess can create a lot of damage to your health as it causes problems like pain, swelling, fever, etc. If you have an abscess, …
Every day you brush and floss your pearly whites. While you are removing the buildup of plaque, you are protecting the health of your teeth and gums, staving of tooth decay and gum disease. While your mouth is home to millions of bacteria, many can be transferred to your toothbrush along with saliva, blood, oral debris …
If you have recently improved the health and appearance of your smile with a dental implant, we’re so happy for you! Now it’s time to take proper care of your restoration by doing the following things: · Brush: Make sure you brush your teeth every morning and every night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride …
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