Do you find yourself constantly worrying about the smell of your breath? It is not unusual to experience bad breath from time to time. This is extremely common after eating certain foods and drinking certain beverages, such as coffee. However, if you are regularly experiencing bad breath not caused by food or beverages, then you may be dealing with an oral health problem. Bad breath is one of the warning signs that you may have a condition that needs to be treated.
When did you last visit our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been over six months, you are due for a visit. Even if you have excellent oral health, routine appointments allow us to help you avoid experiencing implications and problems. Only visiting our office when you are experiencing a concern means opening yourself up to procedures and treatments that may have been prevented. Read on to learn more about the importance of routine dental care.
Do you have high levels of stress in your life? We know many things can lead to higher stress. You may be surprised to learn that stress can affect not only your overall health but your oral health as well. We want to share some ways your stress level may be harming your teeth and mouth:
We know that your dental health journey is very personal to you. It can be difficult for some people who need dental treatment to go through with it. These patients may be self-conscious about their teeth and gums, anxious about visiting the dentist, or concerned about the cost. We recently had the opportunity to speak with a patient who had put off receiving dental implants for years and recently made the decision to move forward with treatment. Click here to watch the video and learn more about dental implants and his journey.
Do you notice signs of blood after you brush or floss your teeth? If so, you are experiencing bleeding gums. This can occur from something as simple as food trapped between the teeth and irritating your gums. The problem arises when bleeding gums happens frequently, because it is a warning sign that you may have a problem with your oral health. Some causes of bleeding gums include:
