Have you been prescribed medications by your doctor for a certain medical condition? Do you take vitamins or herbal supplements? If so, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, you should give that information to your dentist. The reason being that drugs, vitamins, and herbs can have side-effects and interactions that can seriously affect your oral health: Dry Mouth - Arguably, the top... read more »
re you familiar with what must be done to improve your oral health care before you start to suffer from? Halitosis, also frequently referred to as bad breath, is a condition in which you routinely have foul odors emanating from your mouth. However, in many situations, bad breath is a sign of an underlying condition that is either causing bad... read more »
If you want your child to have a healthy smile, it’s important to set good dental habits early in life, and part of that is helping them to used to the idea of visiting the dentist. Your child’s first dental visit should be within six months of getting their first tooth, and every six months after that. Dental visits should... read more »
Are you suffering from tooth loss and wish to restore your smile? Take heart in knowing that thousands of people can achieve a stunning smile by receiving tooth replacement treatment such as dental implants, which can replace missing teeth and promote the health and strength of your jawbone. Our friendly dental team are happy to provide more information about dental... read more »
There are several different types of dental restoration available at Chandler Family Dental Care. Many patients missing a single tooth will opt to have its basic presence and function replaced by a dental bridge. This solid piece of dental work is made in a state of the art dental lab from very durable materials. While it is meant to replicate... read more »
Your enamel provides your teeth with the structural integrity to bite and process the foods you eat, to prevent bacteria and acids from damaging your teeth. Sometimes simple things like grinding your teeth as you sleep, biting your fingernails, or crunching on ice can result in chipped teeth. This is even more likely to be an issue if your tooth... read more »
Your child is at risk for baby bottle tooth decay. Your baby’s mouth already contains bacteria. Sugars and carbohydrates interact with that bacteria to create acid which erodes the enamel covering of teeth to create cavities. Some of the things you can do to keep your child’s mouth healthy include: -Cleaning your child’s gums by wiping them down with gauze... read more »
Dental sealants are a good method to fight off cavities and tooth breakdown in your molars. They are a great investment that will take your oral health far. But how long exactly? To answer that, we have put together this post for you on the longevity of dental sealants. Continue reading if you’d be interested to find out more information.... read more »
Poor dental hygiene allows natural bacteria in your mouth to increase and cause many oral health problems. If it reaches the point that your tooth enamel is affected, a cavity may develop. If not treated quickly, the cavity can grow and severely damaged the tooth. With early detection, our dentist may be able to treat the small cavity with a... read more »
Toothbrushes are handy tools that can help you clean your teeth and gums each and every day. They can also help you have a top-notch oral health and a successful as well as beautiful smile. To help you know more about this handy tool, our dentist, Dr. Emanuel Amato, is happy to share some toothbrush facts. Those facts are: -It’s... read more »