Many commercials advertise that certain types of antiseptic mouthwash can be just as effective at cleaning bacteria and food particles from between your teeth as flossing. While mouthwash is a popular form of oral care in many homes, it is to be used complementary to flossing, When it comes to cleaning between your teeth and the gum line, flossing is... read more »
Having a dental sensitivity can impact a person’s enjoyment of the finer things in life, such as a great cup of coffee or a bowl of ice cream on a warm summer day. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from a dental sensitivity you should know that there are reasons for your pain. Some conditions... read more »
Would you be surprised to hear that cavities are quite common in adults? You see, studies have found that nearly every other American adult over 30 has some kind of tooth decay. Luckily, there are steps you can take to avoid tooth decay altogether. Still, did you know that it’s also important for you to help your child avoid tooth... read more »
Tooth decay can pose a number of threats to your oral health and function. If you procrastinate having a cavity treated, the bacteria can start to work their way deeper and deeper into the tooth. The tooth can become so compromised that it fractures. In time, the untreated decay can even cause a dangerous infection or abscess in the gums.... read more »
Did you know that lasers have been used in dentistry for decades? However, recently laser dentistry has become more and more common. One of the main reasons for this is simply that patients tend to feel less anxious with a laser than they are with other dental tools. Laser dentistry also offers a number of other benefits. Did you know... read more »
Tooth injury happens unexpectedly, sometimes with a sudden accident and other times with the slow accrual of stress to the teeth. Often, the damage can be repaired with a simple filling or bonding, but sometimes the damage is too much and other treatment options will be used. Moderate damage can often be repaired using dental crowns. Crowns are a great... read more »
CEREC® dental crowns are designed with state-of-the-art technology to provide a near-flawless seal for any broken or damaged teeth. If you suffer from any tooth abnormality and wish to cover it with a fully customized CEREC same-day crown, our dentists can help. Same-day restoration dental crowns are now possible thanks to CEREC technology. Some of the benefits include the following: -... read more »
The mineral density of your tooth enamel not only gives your teeth the strength to chew food, but it also resists the formation of cavities. As you go about the course of an average day, acidic foods and beverages, as well as poor oral hygiene, can microscopically deplete these minerals. Without improvements, this can allow tooth decay to form on... read more »
Did you know your child could start teething at any time? Well, it’s true! A child can start teething at 10 weeks old to four months old, which makes it difficult to recognize the teething phase. So, to help you, our Minorca Smiles team is happy to tell you all about the teething signs to look for. Those signs are:... read more »
If you ever have the misfortune of losing a tooth, there is some great news. Dental implants can fill in the gap the missing tooth left behind, and they can keep your mouth much safer from bacteria. The wonderful team of dentists at Minorca Smiles can provide you with an artificial dental implant that looks and acts just a normal... read more »