Category: Dental Information

The smell of your breath isn’t just a result of your oral health care, but it’s also affected by your gastrointestinal health. So if you are eating foods that cause bacteria to build-up in your mouth, you can still have smelly breath, even if you take good care of your teeth. Low-Carb Diets Cause Bad […]

Any time your tooth hurts, it’s a dental emergency. Some dental emergencies are more urgent than others, but the sooner you attend to your tooth pain, the more likely you will save your tooth. Your tooth can survive out of its socket, but only for a short amount of time. Through emergency dentistry, we can […]

If you struggle with bad breath, you are always worried that someone might get a whiff of your smelly mouth. Bad breath can cause anxiety and frustration, but through a few remedies your bad breath and worries will be gone in no time. Here are the top five cures for bad breath: Brush your teeth […]

If you are on a gluten-free diet it’s because you struggle with adverse reactions to products containing wheat, barley, rye and other grains. After eating products that contain gluten, you may have gastrointestinal problems, aching joints, headaches, cramps, exhaustion or other issues. But did you know that having gluten sensitivity can also impact your oral […]

When you visit the dentist, you may be surprised if you are told that you have a cavity. Since most cavities are painless, you may not know that you have tooth decay. Once the cavity reaches the underlying dentin only then may you feel pain. Once cavities reach this stage your tooth may have increased […]

More than 10 million Americans are affected by temporomandibular disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. But even though many people have it, many are unsure what it means to have temporomandibular disorder or TMJ. TMJ Symptoms TMJ causes jaw joint trouble that can range from just a nuisance to severe pain. If you […]

If you have missing teeth, not only are you worried about your smile, but also about how you should replace your teeth. To help you know which tooth replacement is best for you, here are some options we offer at Lakeway Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry: Dentures: The most traditional way to replace missing […]

Periodontal Disease, more commonly referred to as “gum disease,” is a major factor in the deterioration and loss of teeth. Research shows that gum disease may be linked to other conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, smoking, substance abuse and more. Gingivitis Gingivitis is gum disease in its mildest form. Gingivitis can cause your gums to […]

We have all heard that white and evenly spaced teeth are better-looking, but did you know that we are naturally programmed to value that in a mate? A recent study has shown that teeth are the human equivalent of a peacock’s tail. Humans subconsciously see teeth as a sign of health, and it might be […]

Two scientists recently discovered a molecule that will kill bacteria that can cause tooth decay, which means a treatment for cavity-proof teeth is possibly on its way, according to a recent Huffington Post article. The molecule has been named “Keep 32” by researchers from Yale University and University of Chile in reference to the number […]