Here’s an interesting fact that you may not realize: you can actually do yourself a service by flossing before you brush your teeth. Many people are taught to floss after. What does it matter? Well, think about what dental floss is designed for. The fine thread is meant to dislodge food particles, debris, and even… Read more »
Category: General Dentist
Pella, IA Dentist Can Help Moisten your Mouth
No one wants to go through life feeling like they’ve just swallowed a spoonful of dirt. However, when you are dealing with a bad case of dry mouth that may be exactly what you feel like. Dry cheeks, dry gums, dry tongue, dry roof-of-the-mouth, and dry throat are all common complaints. Bad breath is one… Read more »
Pella, IA Residents: What’s the Cause of your Toothache?
Toothaches can be the result of cavities, dental injuries, and other undiagnosed dental conditions. If you ignore an ache in your teeth, or don’t present with symptoms when you have an infection, you could end up with something called an abscessed tooth. Your teeth are coated with enamel, an extremely strong compound that is designed… Read more »
Facts About Fluoride from your Pella Dentist
Fluoride is well-known as a preventive too in dental hygiene. Infused into daily-use products like toothpaste and mouthwash, fluoride strengthens teeth and protects against cavities. Your Pella dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, offers information about the compound that helps keep your teeth healthy: fluoride.
Pella Dentist on Potential Way to Lick Cavities Away
Exciting new research is being conducted by Jose Cordoba of Yale University, and Erich Astudillo of Universidad de Santiago, in Chile, that can potentially eradicate the bacteria in your mouth that cause cavities. Keep 32 is the name of the chemical, and study data boasts that only 60 seconds of exposure in the human mouth… Read more »
Pella Dentist Asks If your Fillings Need an Upgrade
Old metal dental work can easily be past its prime, depending on how long you’ve had it. Patients tend to be concerned about aesthetic issues, the potential of expansion (leading to cracked teeth) or mercury exposure. These days, we turn to composite resin fillings for patients with fresh tooth decay. Made of a durable plastic… Read more »