Too many people think of dentists only as the people who clean our teeth, urge us to brush and floss, and come after our cavities. Dentistry encompasses a wide range of specialties. For instance, have you ever wondered about the difference between endodontist vs. dentist? Endodontists are dentists who extend their education for several years…
Many people focus on preventing teeth cavities, but they forget about gum care. Gums play a significant role in dental health and overall well-being. This is why you ought to be very concerned if you’re asking yourself: why are my gums bleeding? Gum disease is the number one cause of bleeding or swollen gums. For…
If you experience regular pain in your teeth, then you must be wondering – are my teeth sensitive? Also known as root sensitivity or hypersensitivity, tooth sensitivity is a condition characterized by pain in one tooth or several teeth. About 50% of people in the US suffer from tooth sensitivity. The pain usually occurs when…
Patients often ask every dentist: what is the best toothpaste? Like selecting a toothbrush, the task of choosing the best toothpaste can be overwhelming. This fact is especially true in today’s society, where entire aisles in stores display different types and brands of toothpaste. If you’re confused about choosing a suitable tube of toothpaste for…
A beautiful smile can be important in so many ways. As one of the first things that people notice about you, a great smile can help you make connections and open doors. It can also be an essential tool for boosting self-esteem. But not all of us are born with the smiles we deserve. If…
Sensitive teeth can ruin some of life’s simplest pleasures. Your morning cup of coffee or a glass of ice water after a workout can change from blissful moments to instant agony if one of your teeth becomes sensitive. So what causes tooth sensitivity? And what can you do to prevent it? As you’ll soon see,…
Nothing can light up a room like a big smile. As a result, our teeth get a lot of attention. Perhaps that’s why there are so many ways to keep our teeth healthy and our smiles bright these days. From home whitening kits and invisible straighteners to veneers and dental implants, almost any cosmetic issue…
For as long as most of us can remember, flossing has been a standard part of our daily oral hygiene routine, along with brushing twice. But why, exactly, do we floss? We’ve all had something stuck in our teeth that we’ve had to fish out before, often with highly unorthodox methods. But as for the…
As we age, our teeth naturally become dull and discolored. Even the best oral hygiene will yield some ground to the effects of time. Not surprisingly, one of the questions we’re asked most at South High Dental is how to get rid of yellow teeth. With advances in modern dentistry, it’s easy to put that…
As kids, we were all told to brush our teeth twice a day and be sure to floss. Some well-meaning person—your dentist, perhaps—might even have shown you how to do it. Maybe it took. Maybe not. All these years later, can you be sure you’re brushing your teeth properly? After all, if you’re going to…