WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLAQUE AND CALCULUS? Plaque is soft: Everyone has bacteria in their mouth. Some strains of bacteria are good. However, some are bad and cause halitosis (bad breath), gingivitis, periodontal disease, and cavities. Throughout the day the bacteria in our mouth reproduce and build a slime layer to protect themselves and their colony. …
Expecting mothers are often concerned about the safety of having dental work done while they are pregnant. Fortunately, almost all dental procedures are completely safe to undergo during pregnancy. In fact, it is highly recommended that pregnant women continue to have regular dental checkups while pregnant. A woman’s hormone levels increase during pregnancy, causing bacteria…
As part of our new website, we are going to try to incorporate a blog to be able to discuss dental care, treatment options and anything else we feel could be of interest to our patients. We look forward to posting some brief, but informative articles to educate and help you stay connected to us,…