Lakeland Dental Care Blog

If you are one who finds flossing to be difficult, then our dentists, Drs. Abernathy and Richey, would like to help you. Usually, when someone finds flossing troublesome, they just skip the task altogether. This is very dangerous for the smile and oral health because flossing cleans the crevices of the smile and helps prevent dental issues. So, to help make flossing easier for you, our dentists have some tips. Those tips are:

You’re probably aware of some of the foods that can be bad for your oral health. Have you ever wondered what foods can aid your smile? Our dentist and team are thrilled to give you some pointers on foods to add to your diet to improve your dental health.

Do you tend towards tooth decay and cavities when you see your dentist? The molars in the back of your mouth are particularly vulnerable to decay if you are unable to clean them thoroughly every day to keep out oral debris and bacterial plaque which hardens into tartar.

Endodontics refers to a specialty branch in dentistry that focuses on caring for the tissues in the innermost part of the tooth, otherwise known as the pulp. The most common treatment associated with endodontics is a root canal. For a better understanding of the basic facts on root canals, read on:

If you are looking for a highly effective form of tooth restoration treatment to protect a child’s teeth, look no further than dental sealants. Dental sealants are designed to be placed across teeth as a thin coating to ensure the chewing surfaces will not continue to be suffering from dental erosion and other forms of tooth decay.

Cosmetic imperfections like discolored tooth enamel and chronic dental stains that appear on the teeth in your smile can hamper your self-image. This can prove to be socially embarrassing and could leave you wanting to explore the tooth whitening products available at the retail level.

Have you suffered an oral accident or injury that has left you with an impaired smile? If your tooth enamel has been breached, it is likely that damage to your pulp has occurred. If this is the case, you will require an endodontic treatment to potentially save the tooth. Endodontics is a branch of dentistry specifically designed for caring for the pulp of a tooth for surgical procedures and treatments designed to save damaged and broken teeth.

Dental bridges are often used to replace a tooth that has been lost to an untreated cavity or dental fracture. They are created from durable dental materials that rival the structural integrity of natural tooth enamel.

Sometimes flossing seems like a tedious task you would rather not do, correct? Unfortunately, you’re not alone with many other people skipping their flossing routines because they would much rather stick to brushing. This can be extremely dangerous for the smile and your oral health, especially because flossing is so vital in preventing gum disease and other health problems. To help you feel more encouraged about flossing, our dental professionals are happy to list the benefits of flossing.

If you have never worn dentures before, you may be tempted to think that just because they are not your natural teeth, the days of brushing your teeth are over. Actually nothing could be further from the truth.

Food debris, plaque and bacteria can still build up on your dentures, just as they can on your teeth.In particular, food debris can accumulate in area between the your dentures and your gum or upper palate. So, you will need to clean them at least once a day.