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...
It’s pretty simple, but let’s break it down. Gum disease, or periodontal disease as dentists like to call it, has two major phases: gingivitis and periodontitis. Both are preventable, but only one is reversible via good oral hygiene practices. Speaking of — are you scheduled...
At Lifetime Family Dental, we aim to provide the highest level of excellence in dental healthcare. One key factor in keeping this commitment to you is by helping you to avoid gum disease, which affects nearly half of all Americans over the age of 30....
Have your teeth been feeling especially sensitive to hot, cold, or the bristles of your toothbrush? At your next appointment, our staff at Lifetime Family Dental will be able to properly assess if you’re experiencing early signs of gum recession. Even if you take good...
Patients of Lifetime Family Dental will sometimes come in with questions or complaints concerning dry mouth, or xerostomia, a condition which occurs in about 10% of the population. It is most common among the elderly, likely due to the fact that many elderly people are...
While smoking cigarettes is not nearly as trendy as it once was, it’s flame is far from extinguished. In the U.S., nearly 14 of every 100 adults—an estimated 34.2 million—light up on a regular basis. Scare tactics and finger-wagging aside, what are the effects of...