Preventive dental care isn’t a recent idea. Ancient civilizations understood the importance of keeping their teeth clean and healthy with bristles and toothpaste. While the tools we use to clean our teeth haven’t changed all that much, the ingredients certainly have. Let’s take a look...
Failing to take care of your dental health doesn’t just affect your teeth and gums. In some cases, bad teeth and tooth pain can even cause eye problems. At Lifetime Family Dental, we want to help you keep your mouth and the rest of your...
Although you cannot remove a dental bridge, food can still get stuck under it. It’s important to understand how to properly clean your dental bridge to prevent infection and protect your surrounding teeth. At Lifetime Family Dental, we restore smiles with high quality dental bridges....
Cavities are one of the most common consequences of tooth decay. While cavities themselves do not spread, the bacteria that created them can spread to other teeth. At Lifetime Family Dental, helping our patients maintain excellent oral health is extremely important to us. Continue reading...
Maintaining a good oral hygiene routine is important for more than just a beautiful smile. Regularly taking care of your teeth, gums, and tongue keeps your mouth and the rest of your body healthy. At Lifetime Family Dental, we aim to help you keep your...
Biting or chewing on nails is a common habit in both children and adults, but the effects of nail biting can significantly damage teeth. At Lifetime Family Dental, we perform a variety of services that restore damaged teeth. Continue reading to learn why nail biting...
Everyone gets bad breath from time to time but you can take steps to prevent bad breath and even get rid of it completely. If you suffer from chronic bad breath, or halitosis, you should inform your dentist as it may be a sign of...
March 8th was International Women’s Day, a wonderful day to celebrate women and raise awareness about the many social, political, and personal challenges that women face. Women’s Hormones and Oral Health Women are affected by unique health complications, and even those that affect both men and women...
Tooth decay is ongoing damage to your teeth that can lead to cavities, abscesses, or tooth loss if left untreated. The damage itself is caused by the bacteria that lives in plaque—a sticky film that builds up on your teeth. All stages of tooth decay...
Most oral health issues are caused by a buildup of harmful bacteria. Killing bacteria before it can build up and cause problems is the best defense when it comes to a healthy mouth. At Lifetime Family Dental, we are here to treat, educate, and help...