Dental X-rays are useful images that can tell us more about the state of your oral health than just examining your mouth can. In many cases, tooth decay and disease can’t be diagnosed by observation with the naked eye, and the images we take provide a look into the hidden structures of your teeth, gums,
Tooth decay, the disease that causes small holes to form in your teeth, affects a little over 90% of adults in the United States. It’s also the leading chronic disease among school-aged children. Despite its prevalence, tooth decay and cavities are highly preventable, and when patients understand the disease and how to protect their teeth from it,
Many adults face the crooked-teeth-conundrum; their teeth are crooked, and therefore so are their smiles, but they wonder how wearing braces to correct them would affect their immediate appearance. Fortunately, we offer a wide variety of cosmetic options to straighten teeth discreetly, but in case looks aren’t reason enough, we explain three ways in which crooked teeth can threaten the health of your smile.
Even outside of the gym, and off of the courts and fields, sports drinks are widely popular among children and adults in the United States. Besides refreshing and flavorful, the general consensus is that sports beverages are healthier, and energy drinks can provide additional boosts of energy to increase physical performance. Because they’re conceived as being “better” choices,
Typically, flu season is officially recognized as the months between October and May, but with recent spikes in various flu-like illnesses across the country, it’s never too early to prepare. To help you get ready and stay healthy, and protect your family’s health from the threat, as well, your Milford dentists at Sensitive Care offer these tips for preventing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses this flu season.
You might know that your smile isn’t as bright and beautiful as it once was, but you might not be exactly sure about the nature of your dental blemishes. If so, then it’s likely you won’t know that you have several options available for treating them, as well. When it comes to improving your smile,
Dental treatment can only benefit your smile if you undergo it. For many patients, that isn’t as easy as it may seem to others. Dental fears and phobias, the reasons for which differ for everyone, can cause varying levels of anxiety at the thought of sitting in the dental chair. To help put your mind at ease and relax enough to receive necessary treatment,
The fact that we only grow one set of adult teeth exemplifies the importance of proper dental care; if a tooth is lost because of a dental disease, or due to a dental injury, it won’t grow back. Its loss, however, can seriously affect the rest of your oral health by throwing your bite off-balance,
When your tooth hurts, it’s usually a sign of trouble, but the exact cause behind it might not be obvious. Unless your tooth was recently damaged from an injury, finding the cause of your toothache could require a thorough examination from your Milford dentist. In the meantime, we discuss the most common causes behind tooth sensitivity,
How well do your teeth fit together when your mouth is closed and your jaws at rest? More specifically, what influence does the alignment of your teeth have on your overall oral health? The term “occlusion” refers to the order and alignment of your teeth, which is vital to your smile’s good health and proper function.
