When it comes to having a healthy smile, most people know that they need to practice effective dental hygiene, including daily habits of brushing and flossing, to reduce the chances of tooth decay. Oral health also depends on regular visits with the dentist to receive necessary preventive care such as dental cleanings. Dental cleanings are a vital component of routine... read more »
For your smile to function correctly, you need enough saliva in your mouth to keep it healthy. It is a good idea to know the conditions that create dry mouth, and what you can do. There is a rare autoimmune condition known as Sjogren's Syndrome, which actually causes your body to attack your glands that produce saliva. Although this is... read more »
Oral disease is can completely destroy the oral health and smile. This is why your dentists encourage you to prevent oral disease as much as possible. Some of those diseases include dental cavities, gum disease, oral cancer and more. Some of these diseases can even threaten your life. So, to help you prevent these diseases, our dentist is happy to... read more »
Remembering to brush your teeth every morning and night as well as flossing at least once per day is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. This is in conjunction with your routine dental checkups at Adaptive Dental Associates. Combined these measures will reduce your chances of suffering an oral health problem or catch a developing issue before it worsens. ... read more »
Tooth enamel is a very hard substance made up of a dense matrix of microscopic mineral crystals. This is what gives your teeth the necessary durability to handle a lifetime of biting and chewing. Your enamel also protects your teeth from decay. But minor deviations in your tooth alignment or bite pattern can cause damage to your tooth enamel. Over... read more »
Wearing removable partial dentures replaces missing teeth in a comfortable, natural-looking way. To ensure maximum comfort and durability, take as good care of your dentures as you do your own teeth. Keeping your dentures properly maintained can help them last 5-10 years. At Adaptive Dental Associates, we are happy to help you maintain your partial dentures. Product: So, what's the... read more »
Who among us doesn’t feel excited about getting a visit by the tooth fairy? Who doesn’t get a thrill to discover a few coins or paper money under your pillow in exchange for a baby tooth? This thought can turn a potential distressing event into something fun for everyone. So, what can you do as a parent to help your... read more »
Breastfeeding is a personal decision a mother makes for her baby, and there are many benefits to the practice – if it’s right for you. Today’s blog will explore some of the oral benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding May Result in a Better Bite Several studies of late found that babies who were breastfed, exclusively for the first six months, were... read more »
Dental sealants, the thin coatings that ward off cavity-forming bacteria, can be a good investment. What could be better to invest in than your health? Lots of our patients have asked us about how tooth sealants are applied. Here is some data for you if you have been wondering the same thing. Dental sealants are applied in a relatively simple,... read more »
If you're not brushing your teeth consistently each morning and night, or you frequently forget to thoroughly floss at least once each day, the plaque and bacterial deposits in your mouth can start to build up. As the presence of plaque acids increases each day, it can gradually start to affect your tooth enamel. In time, chronic plaque acids can... read more »