For those of us with sensitive teeth, there is little doubt about how unbearable it can be. The professional term for tooth sensitivity is known as, “dentin hypersensitivity”, and this occurs when dentin (the inner layer of enamel) is exposed. Eating a great deal of citrus and other sweet and sour foods is what generally …
The human mouth is quite an interesting adornment to the front of our faces, but it has a myriad of components that make it quite complex despite its simple facade. However, it is good to be familiar with the anatomy of a mouth so that you will be able to notice any problems and maintain …
No one likes to hear that he/she has a cavity, but the good news is, the sooner it is detected, the quicker it can be fixed. Left undetected, the cavity progressively gets worse and leads to further complications. So, think of it like this, finding the cavity means fixing the cavity. Let’s start with a …
When it comes to dental problems, they are often more common than you’d think. The older we get, the more our enamel weakens, the gums recede, and other issues that come with aging start to occur. Most of these problems can be prevented with proper oral care like flossing, brushing twice daily, using an antibacterial …
Uh, Oh! A newly injured chipped tooth? Don’t panic yet, because we’re here to give you all the information needed. If you have a chipped, cracked, missing, or displaced tooth, here’s what you need to do: Evaluate Is the injury just to your tooth, or is it affecting other parts of the face? If it’s …
Gingivitis is really just inflammation of the gums. This can occur after poor oral hygiene and result in loss of teeth, disease, and other conditions. There are multiple options to help treat gingivitis, so here are our best at-home remedies! Brush Your Teeth Effectively When brushing your teeth, make sure you are taking the proper …
Activated charcoal has been the talk of the town for the past fews months, and a lot of patients are wondering if the product is okay on the teeth, its benefits, if it really works, and just general information. Here’s our take on activated charcoal and everything you need to know! What Is Activated Charcoal? …
Dental Implants have become the standard way to replace missing teeth. Dental implants have been around since the early fifties, however, they’ve reached enormous popularity in the last decade. A dental implant is composed of a metal frame that is surgically placed into the jawbone under the gums. Once the dental implant is in position, …
Sensitive teeth can be as big of a pain as stubbing your toe! The dull ache temporary disappears after ibuprofen or Tylenol but is back within the hour. Many factors can contribute to tooth pain and sensitivity such as an acidic diet, a soft tooth core, lack of fluoride, receding gums, or a cavity. For …
In some cases, preventative dentistry performed by a professional at Fairfield Dental Arts is necessary after at home preventatives were not a success. This is to prevent disease, decay, and possible rotten teeth. One of our dentists will perform several different procedures, but a few are more common than most. For instance, cleaning, filling cavities, …
