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Patients will often ask about piercings and tattoos in the mouth and how it could affect their teeth. In addition to affecting your teeth, there are a lot of potential issues that could pop up from oral piercings and tattoos that affect your overall health, not only in the mouth. As body piercing and tattoos … Piercings and Tattoos in Your Mouth- What Are the Risks?
Patients will often ask, “Is chocolate bad for my teeth?” This question pops up even more often around the holiday seasons. Patients are many times surprised by the positive effects that chocolate will have on our health in general and the fact that it actually is a much better option for a sweet than sticky … Is Chocolate Bad for You and Your Teeth?
Patients often come into the office complaining of dry mouth. Sometimes having a dry mouth can be so bad that it wakes patients up from their sleep and can be a constant struggle throughout the day. Dry mouth is not only very uncomfortable; it can lead to serious health problems for you. How do I … WHY Is My Mouth So DRY?
Nutrition is key when it comes to the health of your teeth. If your diet is full of sugary and acidic foods then you bet your teeth will be full of cavities. On the other hand if you are eating foods rich in certain nutrients you can protect your teeth and gums from harmful bacteria. … 7 Foods Healthy for Your Teeth
A big secret to how to look younger is in your teeth. Looking beautiful is often associated with looking younger and the teeth play a big part in this. Studies show that a smile is the first thing people notice about you. Working with your dentist to either preserve your natural teeth or enhance them … 5 Ways Your Dentist Can Help You Look Younger
The American Dental Association recommends using floss once a day. Patients will often ask if this should be done in the morning or at night. What we find is that as long as you are flossing around the same time each day, then you will be less likely to forget to do it. It’s more … Do’s and Don’ts of Flossing
What are the warning signs of Gum Disease? Often patients are suffering from Gum Disease and they do not even know it. Gum Disease, also know as Periodontal Disease, is infection and chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissues. Since it is painless in the majority of cases, patients are unaware of what is … Warning Signs of Gum Disease
We dentists often get asked “DO I REALLY NEED TO SEE A DENTIST?” YES. There are reasons that you may or may not know: Avoid Major Dental Work With regular checkups, we dentists can spot early signs of decay at a stage when the damage can sometimes be reversed, which means you’ll avoid the dreaded drill. The … New Year-New You
Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with … Top 10 Reasons to Have a Dental Cleaning
At Dr. Cirka’s Dental Office, we take dentistry very seriously. But believe it or not, teeth can be fun…even funny! Here are some wild and crazy dental facts that will make you smile and improve your health as well. 1) The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That is enough spit … Crazy Dental Facts
Erstwhile character actor Steve Buscemi has become a leading man in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. While his less-than-perfect smile may keep him employed as a 1920s politician and cheat on cable TV, sporting a set of stained, crooked teeth might actually be preventing you from getting ahead in your field.
Most American adults show signs of serious gum disease. This is the real reason why most people lose their teeth (not tooth decay as one might think). 25% of the adult population has suffered from oral pain in the last six months. 30% of all adults over 65 will lose all of their teeth. 90 … Most People Lose Teeth from Gum Disease