From the monthly archives:

March 2011

Are your teeth worn or damaged? Cosmetic dentistry can restore your smile!

March 31, 2011

Your bite is a crucial part of the way your smile functions and looks, so a misaligned or flawed bite should be corrected immediately. This is where cosmetic dental procedures can help.

Most importantly, a misaligned bite can lead to excessive wear on your teeth. As your teeth wear, they look worse and cannot so what they were designed to do. Often, eating and speaking can become difficult and a vicious cycle is created because the wear on your teeth propagates even more damage.

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Bonding

March 30, 2011

Bonding is the application of tooth-colored plastics to your teeth using a technique that bonds the life-like material to the tooth itself. It has many advantages. Its most frequent use is to repair cavities and replace decayed tooth structure.

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Say it, don’t spray it!

March 29, 2011

Do you have excessive saliva? Maybe you have a hard time controlling your saliva while talking, singing, or eating. If you have more than your fair share of saliva, it may be nothing to worry about, but it also may be something to have checked by a dentist or doctor.

Excessive saliva is not that common, but there are a number of conditions that can cause it. It is possible that your excess saliva is a result of the way you speak. Just as some people blink more often or breath faster, some people speak more rapidly than others. While this behavior may be normal for you, it might benefit you to ask your dentist or physician about it if your extra saliva is negatively impacting your life.

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Help to Improve Your Oral Home Care

March 28, 2011

Most people should use a power toothbrush. A power toothbrush is assisted by a battery, that enables the bristles to move faster than you can make them move manually. The average person will manually create 300 strokes a minute. Many of these power-assisted toothbrushes run at 30,000 strokes a minute. Moreover, most people spend far too little time using a toothbrush. Most people spend about thirty seconds.

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Failure to See a Need

March 25, 2011

One of the reasons that people don’t come and see a dentist on a regular basis is because they fail to see a need. Many may say, “I’m not in any pain. Why do I need to see a dentist?”

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Eat Your Way to Fresher Breath

March 24, 2011

Bad Breath is the result of two things: oral hygiene and gastrointestinal health. This means that breath odors originate from your digestive tract, as well as the inside of your mouth. Eating a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, and plenty of fluids, will keep your GI tract healthy, in addition to brushing and flossing thoroughly daily, will help to keep your breath fresh.

I’m Dr. Charles Martin of The Richmond Smile Center, and I recommended trying these diet tips to beat bad breath.

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What is Periodontitis?

March 23, 2011

Put in its most simple terms, periodontitis is gum disease. The literal meaning of the word ‘periodontal’ is straightforward – ‘peri’ means ‘around’, and ‘dont’ means ‘tooth’. So, periodontal refers to the parts of your mouth that surround your tooth.

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Sinus Pressure and Your Teeth

March 22, 2011

With spring just around the corner, flowers are beginning to bloom, the days are getting longer, and sinus infections are popping up out of nowhere. If you suffer from sinus infections, you know how miserable and debilitating they can be.

Believe it or not, your sinuses and your teeth are much more connected than you may think. It’s likely that you experience tooth pain with your sinusitis. I’m Dr. Charles Martin of The Richmond Smile Center, and I often treat patients that are surprised to know that their toothache is a result of sinus congestion and pressure.

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Top Lies Women Tell Their Doctors

March 21, 2011

Lie is a strong word. However, when communicating with your physician or dentist, there is no such thing as a “little white lie.” Lying to your physician can be hazardous to your health.

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Bacteria: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

March 18, 2011

Bacteria in your mouth are a fact of life. They cause tooth decay and they cause gum disease, both of which are controllable with regular dental check ups. Yeah, I know you’ve heard that all your life, but hear me out.

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