by Dr. Ben Britt | May 10, 2017 | General Dentistry, Hygiene, Oral Health, Tips & Advice
MODERN DENTISTRY, fluoride treatments, and preventive care alone can’t stop tooth decay when our diets are filled with sugar! Sugary Foods Cling To Our Teeth And Cause Cavities When sugar clings to teeth, bacteria feeds off of those sugars, producing an acid...
by Dr. Ben Britt | Apr 25, 2017 | General Dentistry, Hygiene, Oral Health
GOING OFF TO COLLEGE can drastically throw off a young adult’s normal at-home routine. Brushing and flossing, making healthy eating choices, and keeping up with routine appointments can become difficult for college students. Late Night College Life Can Be Hard On A...
by Dr. Ben Britt | Mar 10, 2017 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Tips & Advice
IF THERE’S ONE THING we can all agree on, it’s that nobody likes sensitive teeth! Tooth sensitivity can cause discomfort during daily tasks such as brushing, flossing, eating, drinking, and even breathing in a cold gush of air! If you are experiencing tooth...
by Dr. Ben Britt | Feb 25, 2017 | General Dentistry, Hygiene, Oral Health, Tips & Advice
WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the day is often the largest contributor to whether or not our smile will light up a room. Although there are...
by Dr. Ben Britt | Feb 10, 2017 | Dentistry, General Dentistry, General Information, Oral Health
MANY OF US HAVE HAD at least one cavity in our lives, and if we don’t keep up on our oral hygiene, it’s likely that we’ll get a couple more as time goes by. While cavities may be inconvenient, it’s imperative that we get them treated immediately. Early treatment of...
by Dr. Ben Britt | Jan 15, 2017 | General Dentistry, General Information, Hygiene, Oral Health
WE OFTEN GET THE QUESTION from our patients, “What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?” Many people think they are the same thing. There is an important difference between the two, however, and it can help explain just why a daily oral hygiene routine is so...
