Sep 18, 2017
People with gum problems are often unsure about whether they have gingivitis or periodontitis. The confusion stems from the fact that the two dental issues are very closely related. Gingivitis usually comes ahead of periodontitis, but having gingivitis will not always...
Sep 11, 2017
Tooth fillings are a dental restoration procedure designed to artificially restore the integrity, anatomy, and function of a tooth that has been damaged by cavities, decay, or trauma. Tooth filling may be classified as direct or indirect. Direct restoration involves...
Sep 4, 2017
Smoking is associated with tooth loss. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, men who smoke could lose almost three teeth for every 10 years of smoking while women could lose 1.5 teeth for the same period. Repeated studies affirm that smokers are twice as...
![6 Things a Dental Cleaning can do for You [infographic]](https://www.feltfamilydentistry.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2017/09/6-things-a-dental-cleaning-can-do-for-you_500px-500x675.jpg.webp)
Aug 29, 2017
Why do we need to have regular dental cleaning? Our mouth is not a separate part of our body and it usually takes a lot of beatings from the food we eat and drink. If you don’t get rid of the plaque that accumulates on the teeth, it will result to bad breath, tooth...
Aug 28, 2017
Sometimes people are reluctant to smile because their teeth are a far cry from pearly white. Yellow teeth affect people’s confidence. Fortunately, yellow teeth can be avoided by watching what you eat and drink and by improving the way you take care of your teeth. If...
Aug 22, 2017
A lot of people stay away from cold foods and hot beverages because their teeth are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Rather than simply avoiding the problem, it is important to get to the source for a lasting solution. The interior of the tooth is filled up with...
Aug 15, 2017
Pregnancy is a momentous time in a woman’s life, full of excitement and worries as she anticipates the coming of a new life. Pregnancy can also be characterized by strong food cravings. As women eat more frequently to satisfy their increased appetite during pregnancy,...
Aug 8, 2017
Loose teeth are normal in childhood, but in adulthood, they result from chronic gum disease, gum recession, and accompanying bone loss. The attachment between the teeth and their supporting structures may be destroyed due to plaque and bacterial invasion of the area...
Aug 1, 2017
Gum disease refers to the inflammation of the gum line. In advanced cases, it could affect the bone that supports the teeth. Gum disease has three stages – gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis. Gingivitis is a mild disease that occurs around the teeth....
Jul 27, 2017
Older adults constitute a growing percentage of the U.S. population. More than 35 million Americans are 65 years or older, with the number expected to increase to 48 million by 2050. This group of Americans grew up without the benefit of fluoridation in their...
Felt Family Dentistry » Blog » Page 28
