Is your smile suffering from bad breath symptoms? Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is caused by bacteria that produces a nasty or foul odor emanating from your mouth. It is commonly caused by poor oral hygiene but it may also be a symptom of a far more serious ailment within your mouth or body. Everything from the foods you... read more »
The dental industry is seeing a lot of increased popularity when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a great way for a person to improve their smile, as it offers quite a few options to improve many ailments. Options for cosmetic dentistry include everything from teeth whitening to reshaping the gum line to fill in the lines between... read more »
Are you familiar with how a dental crown can restore your tooth, and consequently, your smile? Scott Howe and our Riverfront Dental LLC team are pleased to be able to offer dental crowns for our patients in Salem, Oregon and the neighboring communities who are looking to repair damaged teeth. Whether you need to restore a tooth, anchor and attach... read more »
Caring for your teeth begins every time you brush. Because food particles can do their damage in our mouths simply by lingering around, it is important to routinely clean our mouths of the debris and bacteria that can get left behind from meals. The recommended amount of brushing per day is twice daily for at least two minutes each time.... read more »
Poor oral hygiene promotes the natural bacteria in your mouth. This can affect your oral health in a myriad of ways. Tooth decay is one of the more serious complications of poor oral hygiene. This occurs when the bacteria work to exploit a weakened or textured area of tooth enamel, compromising the health and function of the tooth. In many... read more »
The holidays are right around the corner, but it’s not too late to get your oral health care habits back on track and onto the path of success for a healthy and happy holidays. The first step in your dental care begins with basic tooth brushing and flossing techniques. Plaque buildup can damage your teeth, so you must brush daily... read more »
A tooth suffering from untreated tooth decay can pose significant problems for the health and function of your mouth. If it's not addressed in a timely manner, the decay could spread, resulting in the total loss of the tooth. In a situation like this, Dr. might need to extract the remnants of the root. Once your gums have... read more »
While tooth enamel is very hard, there are still things that can cause chips and fractures. While some fractures are caused by something as obvious as a blow to the face or a hard fall, there can also be other mundane causes. It’s not uncommon for a fracture or large chip to occur on a tooth as a result of... read more »
It’s relatively common to be tucking into a meal or snack only to have a piece of food stuck between your teeth. Sometimes it frees itself by playing it with your tongue or swishing your mouth with your beverage. Sometimes a piece of food gets stubbornly stuck between your teeth, causing pressure and discomfort. When this happens it’s important to... read more »
While your tooth enamel is one of the world’s hardest biological substances, it can still be damaged by things like a fall, blow to the face or bad habits like chewing on pens and pencils. This is even more likely if you participate in contact sports without the benefit of a quality mouth guards. Should one of your teeth become... read more »
