Crescent Family Dental

We realize how easy it is to overlook dry mouth as a potential source of oral health issues. Let’s talk about the issues you’ve been experiencing and the best way to safeguard your oral health between your regular dental appointments.

One of the most common gum diseases is gingivitis, which is a result of poor oral hygiene. Gingivitis can cause gum irritation, redness, and swelling.

Tooth decay can cause not only pain but can also make you physically ill. That is why it is so important to visit the dentist at least twice a year. We know that may seem like a lot, but your health is worth it.

We realize that no one loves heading to the dentist more than they absolutely have to. While coming in every six months for a cleaning is usually sufficient to catch issues as they develop, it’s always a good idea to come in between cleanings if you suspect you have a cavity.

When x-rays are taken for a dental examination, the amount of radiation exposure is minimal. In fact, an hour outdoors exposes you to more radiation than dental x-rays do. Not having oral x-rays, though, risks greater danger because of undetected dental problems.

Invented by George F. Green in 1868, the first pneumatic dental engine featured a drill driven by bellows connected to a foot pedal. Green also patented the first electric dental drill in 1871, but foot-powered models remained in widespread use until 1900.

Gum disease ranges from mild cases of gingivitis, to the more severe form known as periodontitis. As gum disease may be linked to diabetes, heart disease and certain forms of cancer, it has become more important that ever to receive dental treatment.

What is a filling? It’s a repair made to a decaying or broken tooth that makes it whole again. Fillings can be made of metal, alloy, porcelain, plastic or a combination of one or more of these materials, often called composite.

Flossing your teeth is vital for healthy mouths. Toothbrushes can't reach those tight spaces between your teeth. Floss gently and take it one tooth at at time. This should be done daily with your brushing routine-- it doesn't matter if you floss or brush first.

Did you know that the most valuable tooth in the world belonged to Sir Issac Newton? It was purchased for $4,560 and used as a ring.

Brushing your tongue every time you brush your teeth removes odor-causing bacteria and will give you fresher, cleaner breath. Rememberdon’t brush your teeth too hard; longer and gentler will ensure you don’t cause gum recession, which can be painful and can impact your oral health.

Tooth decay may not cause any symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. So if you have toothache, tooth sensitivity, grey or brown spots on your teeth, bad breath or an unpleasant taste in your mouth, see your dentist right away.

Do you have a tooth that’s decayed to the point of being unstable? When this happens, a regular filling may no longer be an option. Instead, a crown may be a more permanent solution.