Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Oral Health”
It’s no secret that the effects of smoking cigarettes negatively impact your health. Tobacco use is expected to kill 1 billion people this century, affecting the health of the smoker themselves and the people they live with. Smokers are four times more likely to develop advanced gum disease compared to non-smokers, and the long-term affect smoking has on oral health …
As one of the most common oral health issues in the U.S., our Lake Anna, VA dentists have seen more cavities than they can count. If you’ve ever felt the painful effects of an unfilled cavity, you understand that taking extra steps to prevent another one from occurring is worth the effort. Although some people have naturally acidic mouths that …
Today, there are roughly 80-90% of Americans suffering from tooth decay. Tooth decay is characterized by a loss of enamel, which eventually causes painful ailments like cavities, tooth infections, and sometimes gum disease to occur. With so many U.S. residents struggling with some type of cavity or infection, it’s only normal to ask why such a significant number of people …
Good dental health is usually something people rarely think about, until it is gone. To live a life with good oral health, it’s important to live a lifestyle that promotes healthy teeth. Unfortunately, all the different types of processed foods that have worked their ways into our diets are now plaguing our dental health. In order to start shifting our …
Tooth decay starts for a number of different reasons. Whether it’s a diet high in sugars (like soda, candy, and baked goods) or one focused on low quality grains, our teeth simply can’t hold up to some types of foods and drinks. One of the earliest signs of tooth decay is a cavity; all too often, Lake Anna dentists like us …