We here at Gulf Coast Dental will be the first to admit it – a lot of work goes into proper oral hygiene and caring for your pearly whites, and it isn’t always an easy process. With great dental care comes great responsibility, and sometimes you might encounter an oral health problem that you just…
Ice cream can be a cure for many things. Sore throat, a broken heart, and yes, even a canker sore! Canker sores are common, but what exactly causes these annoying oral nuisances and how do you get rid of them? The Gulf Coast Dental team is prepared with answers. And they endorse the ice cream…
To have clean teeth, you must practice proper dental hygiene in your everyday life. With lack of care, white blotches or white spots may start to appear. What causes them – and how do you get rid of them? There are a few ways to approach the discoloration formed on the teeth if you happen…
You hear about the effects that vaping has on your lung health more times than most, but how often do you hear about the way it affects your teeth? Many may think “it’s not an actual cigarette, so it won’t affect my teeth the same way a real cigarette would.” Although it appears to have…
Did you know that the foods you consume can have an effect on your oral health? Sugar and starch-filled foods can increase the bacteria in your mouth that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, there are healthy foods that are good for your teeth. Here are five of them: Apples Apples along…
Smoking or using any tobacco products can cause all kinds of different health problems. In some cases, there are fatal diseases. Most people are now aware of the impact that smoking has on their overall health, but many don’t realize how much smoking can damage their mouth, teeth and gums. Changes in your teeth and…
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…