Do you have high levels of stress in your life? We know many things can lead to higher stress. You may be surprised to learn that stress can affect not only your overall health but your oral health as well. We want to share some ways your stress level may be harming your teeth and mouth:
Do you notice signs of blood after you brush or floss your teeth? If so, you are experiencing bleeding gums. This can occur from something as simple as food trapped between the teeth and irritating your gums. The problem arises when bleeding gums happens frequently, because it is a warning sign that you may have a problem with your oral health. Some causes of bleeding gums include:
We don’t know about you, but we are loving the summer weather and long days! As fun as summer may be, it is still important that you continue to care for your oral health. You might be surprised at how quickly problems can creep up and lead to oral health complications. We would hate for you to experience any problems during the summer. Read on to learn more about the importance of caring for your teeth this summer.
When patients visit our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning, one of their main concerns is whether we find signs of tooth decay. Decay in the rear teeth is very common due to the deep grooves found in these teeth. It can be difficult to clean them properly, leaving food and bacteria to sit for prolonged periods of time, eventually turning into decay. Thankfully, there is a simple treatment that can help protect your teeth. Read on to learn more.
At McMillan Family Dental, we are passionate about doing all we can to help our patients’ oral health. Teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but when they are not cared for properly or treatment is avoided, it can lead to an extraction and the need for a tooth replacement. There is one treatment we often use to save the tooth before an extraction is needed — a root canal. Over the years, root canals have gotten a bad reputation, but thanks to advancements in treatment and technology, the process is similar to a more involved filling.
