Cavities are typically thought of more as a stubborn nuisance than a serious chronic disease. Unfortunately, the consequences of untreated tooth decay belie this illusion. If left to its own devices, tooth decay will continue to carve a destructive path through the structure of your tooth, eventually spreading through the roots and possibly to surrounding… Read more »
Category: Oral Health
The Dental Hygiene Quiz, from Your Sheridan Family Dentist
Hopefully, you know that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at least once, to keep your teeth clean, healthy, and strong. However, your dental health involves more than merely brushing and flossing. For instance, do you know how this routine keeps your mouth healthy, or why visiting your dentist… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Discusses Abscess Prevention
The formation of an abscess is common for patients of all ages, primarily those affected by tooth decay or gum disease. Building a wall around the infection, an abscess is actually one way the body attempts to protect itself from harm. Tooth Decay and Gum Disease Tooth decay and gum disease are both driving factors… Read more »
What Do Neck Pain, Sensitive Teeth, and Dizziness Have in Common?
One of the most fascinating details of dentistry is how your dental health can touch many aspects of your life. For instance, did you know that gum disease can have negative consequences for pregnancy, or that students’ grades have been linked to their oral health? Our Sheridan dentist, Dr. Coon, will explain how one oral… Read more »
Can Dental Disease Affect Your Child’s Academic Performance?
Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases among school-aged children, second only to the common cold. More than half of children have had cavities in their primary (baby) teeth, which can spread to their permanent teeth forming underneath the gums. Research now shows that dental issues may be associated with poor academic performance… Read more »
Don’t Let Your Oral Health Go Up in Smoke
There’s a high probability of you having realized by now that smoking tobacco is absolutely destructive to your health. Endless reports show that smoking and chewing tobacco can lead to various types of cancers, as well as emphysema, severe complications during pregnancy, and premature death. Some of the science behind the destruction can be overwhelmingly… Read more »
Sheridan Dentists Discuss Oral Health and Piercings
Piercings have gained a lot of prominence over the last decade or so, becoming more socially acceptable than some people ever thought possible. These days, seeing teenagers walk around with metal accessories in various places is no longer shocking. Even adults are opting for self-expression through tattoos and body piercings, now more than in previous… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Discusses the Bacteria in Your Mouth
Much ado has been made about the bacteria that reside in your mouth. You know by now that brushing and flossing at least twice a day controls the accumulation of bacteria and plaque to help fight infections such as tooth decay and gum disease. However, not all of your oral bacteria are bad. Your Sheridan… Read more »