Much of the food and drink that you consume in your daily life can have an effect on the appearance of your teeth. Yellow teeth are a common problem people face due to stains from pigmented food or due to the natural decrease of surface enamel. The Gulf Coast Dental team put together five…
The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in your favorite sweet treats like pumpkin pie or sugar cookies. However, if you do not take care of your oral health while consuming all of those desserts, cavities can sneak up on you. There are a few things that you can do for cavity prevention…
Cavity prevention is a part of everyone’s daily routine – or at least it should be. Cavities form from not taking care of your teeth and failing to regularly brush or floss. What is a cavity? Cavities are permanently damaged areas on your teeth that will develop into tiny openings or holes. They’re very common.…
It’s not uncommon for your dentist to tell you that good oral health is important to your overall health, but your heart’s health is probably the last thing you consider when thinking about going to the dentist. Though it may seem strange, oral and heart health are connected, and it’s important to know how that…
Brushing and flossing daily may seem like it’s enough for you to keep your pearly whites nice and clean. However, it’s important and crucial to visit our dentist for regular teeth cleanings. So how often do you need your teeth to be cleaned? Regular Visits We get it – going to the dentist can be…
Denture care is just as important as caring for real teeth. It keeps them fitting properly and lasting longer. When first getting dentures, talk with your dentist to see what he or she recommends to do to care for your new teeth. Below are four tips to keep your dentures in tip-top shape. Brushing correctly…
There are different variations of mouth guards, just like most other things in today’s society. However, custom-fitted mouth and night guards are made of flexible plastic, molded to fit the unique shape of each of your individual teeth. The basics Night guards are meant to help patients who clench or grind their teeth at night,…
We all have that friend who is an avid mouthwash user, and you can’t help but to stop and think, “Why?” If you brush and floss daily (we hope you do), then using mouthwash may seem like an unnecessary, extra step. So does it really help? Types of Mouthwash Where most people go wrong with…
Do you know that person who cleans your teeth before you visit with the dentist? That is your dental hygienist. However, people often forget the importance the dental hygienist plays in your routine dental check. Most people assume that if they have no reason to visit the dentist him/herself, then there is no need to…
Okay let’s face it – sometimes all the toothpaste and mouthwash in the world just won’t get rid of that halitosis. Halitosis is the technical term for “bad breath”. Luckily, if you have found yourself with a case of stubborn bad breath, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have poor hygiene. Here are some of the…