Your smile is extremely precious, and at the same time extremely susceptible to damage. Beyond instantaneous damage that can arise due to oral accidents or injuries, microscopic damage can also occur to your tooth enamel without you being aware of it. Harmful acids in your mouth caused by plaque and bacteria can eat away at your tooth enamel and lead... read more »

In most cases, if you have an injury to your mouth or teeth, you will know it right away. You may have pieces of a broken tooth, or blood; or you will feel the the pain caused by a cavity or an abscess. But not all damage to your teeth is easy to spot right away. You may have a... read more »

To make sure a person’s mouth remains healthy, there are moments when teeth need to be extracted, either because they have failed or they pose a risk to other nearby teeth. When a tooth needs to be removed, it is important for a patient to plan for recovery treatments before and after the extraction. If you like to work out... read more »

Cavities can be eradicated with the help of dental fillings. Dental fillings are designed to eliminate cavities from a tooth and prevent their return. Dental fillings can be applied with an assortment of materials based on the needs of your smile. Dental amalgams have been in existence for a very long time, over 150 years in America, and remain relatively... read more »

Protecting your teeth against cavities begins with every substance you place in your mouth, specifically the meals you eat on a daily basis. Cavity prevention begins with healthy eating habits. For a list of suggestions, see the following: - Consider using additional oral cleaning tools such as water flossers, mouthwash, and sugarless gum to help clean your mouth when brushing... read more »

What are you doing to keep your toothbrush clean? If you are looking to improve your tooth brushing skills, one easy technique is to improve the care you give to your toothbrush. If your toothbrush is past its expiration date or has fallen into disrepair, it will not be able to do the job expected of it. In addition, if... read more »

Cavities can pop up any age and at any time. They are often seen in children because of the amount of sugars kids are exposed to. Cavities form when the tooth enamel protecting our teeth wears down and a hole in our tooth is formed. Plaque, which is a sticky layer of bacteria in our mouths, uses ingredients such as... read more »

You could probably make a strong argument claiming that root canal therapy, which is often referred to as endodontic therapy, is the most dreaded dental procedure there is. Sadly, even mentioning root canal therapy can make most people extremely uncomfortable. However, there are a few things you should probably know about this important procedure. You see, thanks to modern techniques,... read more »

As the weather winds down and the air begins to chill, why not seek out a winter wonderland for your mouth this holiday season. Thanks to the amazing teeth whitening expertise of our dentists at Family Dental of Roscoe, we can help you achieve the snow-white set of teeth you’ve always wanted just in time for the winter rush. Teeth... read more »

Getting a tooth pulled isn’t fun, but the pain will soon give way to a much more enjoyable and comfortable mouth to enjoy. We use our mouths so often, yet we tend to take it for granted. It isn’t until we lose the ability for it to function properly, that we begin to cherish how important it is, and how... read more »