Your dental restorations, or dental fillings, are made to withstand the force of chewing and can last anywhere from 5-15 years, depending on what kind they are. Composite resin fillings can last five years, whereas cast gold fillings can last more than 15 years. With time, all fillings eventually wear down, chip or crack, or… Read more »
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What Causes Sensitive Teeth
Feeling a quick sting of pain and discomfort when eating hot and cold foods can be a serious cause for concern. Using a toothpaste specially formulated for sensitive teeth can help. Even so it’s still a good idea to investigate the underlying cause of the sensitivity. Tooth decay, chips, cracks or fractures on a tooth… Read more »
You Smile: The Benefits of Vitamin D
You’ve probably heard that what you eat can have a major impact on your oral health. But, did you know that calcium and vitamin D can help your smile? Or the effects that calcium and vitamin D can have on your teeth? Your initial thought might be that calcium leads to healthy bones—and while this… Read more »
How to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
As important as it is to prevent tooth decay in our own smiles, it’s also important to prevent tooth decay in our children’s smiles as well. Baby bottle tooth decay is a common and unfortunate condition that is generally found in the smiles of children who frequently drink sugary drinks from a bottle. As they… Read more »