Eastland Family Dental

Ever taken a sip of orange juice after brushing only to be hit with an unpleasant taste? Most of us have, and that reaction is perfectly normal, given the compounds in most toothpaste. Here's what's happening when we experience this.

Dry mouth is never comfortable, but it can also be harmful to your dental health if left untreated. Understanding the common causes of dry mouth can help you take the appropriate next steps to address it.

Oral Hygiene Myths: Firm-bristled toothbrushes are better than soft ones No bristles are hard enough to remove hard tartar from teeth, but most bristles are effective against the formation of plaque. However, hard bristles do differ in that they can cause more damage to teeth and gums than soft bristles.

Much of oral hygiene is common sense to most adults, thanks to years of practice, but even the best of us could use a healthy reminder every now and then.

Why did the tooth do to jail? ? It was guilty of INCISOR trading! ?

Have you noticed white spots inside the mouth? This may be leukoplakia, a typically harmless growth within the mouth. Different varieties stem from different conditions, each with their own implications. Understanding these can help you determine the level of care to seek.

There are many tips and tricks to help keep you and your family's teeth strong, white, and healthy! One of these tips is to visit your dentist at least two times a year for regular cleanings and check-ups!

Grinding your teeth at night - or sleep bruxism - can be a tricky habit to curb, because you can't consciously fight it. Fortunately, stress-management techniques may reduce your body's subconscious desire to grind teeth during sleep. If this fails, a nightguard can at least prevent tooth damage when sleep bruxism does occur.

Tooth decay and gum disease may be the most common oral health issues around, but they are far from the only ones. Understanding less common conditions may prepare you should you encounter them.

Dentistry FAQ: Is it better to brush after every meal? Not really. Your body is designed to care for itself. Saliva production limits the need to clean teeth after everything you eat. While brushing a third time each day isn't necessarily harmful, it isn't needed, and excessive brushing can have adverse effects over time.

We believe it’s important to not only treat our patients with high-quality care but to educate them about their oral health so they can be empowered to live healthy lives.

Dentistry Terms & Definitions: Impacted An impacted tooth is one that has insufficient room to erupt through the gums. This can occur with any teeth, but is most commonly witnessed in wisdom teeth.

Do you feel acute tooth sensitivity to temperature, sugar, or acid? One common cause is the recession of your gums, which can expose the roots of teeth. Read on to learn more.

Did you know your mouth is home to 700 species of bacteria, amounting to tens of billions of microbes? Don't sweat - most of them belong there. As for the rest, proper oral hygiene will take care of it!

You've had them your whole life, but how well do you really know your teeth?

Has anyone ever told you that you have a unique smile? Well, they're right! How your teeth are arranged in your mouth is as unique as your fingerprint nobody else has a smile like yours!

Most of us know we should brush our teeth once in the morning, but there's no standard regarding when that should be. While many prefer to brush after breakfast to get rid of food remnants, the science may recommend otherwise.

Why did the maxillary and mandibular wisdom teeth always argue? They were molar opposites! ?