Taking care of your teeth requires more than brushing, flossing and regular dental visits. Understanding the risk factors that impact...

If your mouth often feels dry and uncomfortable you may have xerostomia, or dry mouth. It’s a common condition that occurs when the...

Poor dental hygiene. The most common cause of bad breath is when the bacteria in your mouth break down the food caught in and around...

Keep your teeth clean. Plaque forms bacteria that irritate your gums and may make them recede. Use desensitizing toothpaste and...

Depending on how bad the sensitivity is, your dentist/periodontist can suggest several ways to treat the problem. Brushing regularly with...

Tooth sensitivity happens when the protective enamel on teeth is damaged. Enamel protects the more delicate part of the tooth, called...

In the early stages of gum disease, treatment usually involves removing the plaque and calculus in the pockets around the tooth and...

Smoking is a major risk factor to your oral health. Not only do the chemicals in tobacco have a harmful effect on your oral tissues, but...

Because gum disease is painless until the final stages, it often goes unnoticed. The good news is that gum disease can be stopped. Gum...

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection of the gums, ligaments and bone that support the teeth and hold them to the...