Several significant oral health hazards often arise due to poor oral hygiene methods. If for any reason you are not properly caring for your teeth and gums, you can leave yourself susceptible to tooth decay. Tooth decay arises when your tooth enamel is slowly worn down. To help prevent damage... Read more »
Your child's baby teeth are typically replaced with their 32 permanent teeth by the time they are around 13 years old. Their permanent teeth will help them speak, bite, and chew throughout properly their adult life. What distinguishes these back teeth are the ridges on the tooth's surface that help... Read more »
If you’re interested in reversing the early stages of a cavity, then you have come to the right blog. Our dentist, Dr. William Robison, is happy to give you the tips you need to help your teeth. Now remember: These tips can only help the early stages of cavities. If... Read more »
The American Dental Association was formed to help keep consumers informed about the wide range of topics and products necessary to maintain good oral health. To aid in this worthy endeavor, the ADA offers a series of suggestions. This includes practicing a consistent daily oral hygiene routine, as well as... Read more »
Uncorrected alignment issues with your teeth can do more than leave you feeling awkward about your smile’s appearance. As the years go by, two or more of your teeth can start to increasingly wear on each other. As the tooth enamel continues to erode, a new cavity could start to... Read more »
The eight premolars in an adult mouth work in synergy to perform the biting function of front teeth while also assisting molars with the work of chewing and grinding. This means the teeth need to be durable. Should a cavity form on one of these important teeth, it can limit... Read more »
Lasers for the new age have been used in dentistry as of the early 1990s. Lasers have been successfully implemented and used in a variety of dental services. Not only are lasers highly effective at performing extremely precise treatments, they are widely effective in a broad array of dental procedures... Read more »
Did you know that before antibiotics were available, dental infections were often ranked as the third most common cause of death? Fortunately, there are several things you can do to protect your teeth. Still, not every infection is too serious. Oral herpes is another relatively common infection caused by the... Read more »
An inconsistent oral hygiene routine and a lack of regular attendance to your dental checkups with your dentist, Dr. William Robison, greatly increase your chances of developing cavities. If your cavity is detected early, he can repair most small cavities with a standard dental filling in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr.... Read more »
Protecting yourself in your teenage years shouldn’t be viewed as cowardly, but rather simple common sense. Playing dangerous games or taking unnecessary risks does not build character. Refusing to wear helmets and then losing teeth is not a heroic feat anyone should marvel at. Whispering Pines Dental would like you... Read more »
