Now that the holiday season is well underway, it's time to talk about how to maintain good oral hygiene. There is an increased tendency to eat and drink foods that aren't normally on the menu. And an overabundance of indulgence can lead to dental issues. Here are three tips that will help you get great [...]
The Real Cost is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help reduce teenage smoking. 9 out of 10 high school students don't currently smoke, and those numbers are fantastic, but we need to reduce that figure even further. This new commercial is targeted at a younger audience who are [...]
A dental veneer is a material shell used within cosmetic dentistry to protect, as well as cover, teeth. Veneers are available in both composite and dental porcelain materials. Composite veneers differ from dental porcelain ones in that composites can be directly placed within the mouth, bonded with dental cement. Porcelain models can only be established [...]
Having healthy teeth and gums is vital to having a healthy life and body. It is not something that most of us think about daily, but our teeth and gums are daily stretched, pounded, and exposed unremittingly. The amount of different food and drink that passes through our mouths, the amount of chewing that we [...]
When it comes to oral hygiene, we all can let dental care slip sometimes. A visit to the dentist can reveal just how slack you’ve been in taking care of business. There’s no need to beat yourself up over it. Just develop habits that will prevent you from returning in a few months with the [...]
Ask people to make a list of the most dreaded activities, and they’ll be sure to have going to the dentist somewhere at the top. The truth is that many people are avoiding the dentist based on some childhood experience from long ago. Maybe it was an uncomfortable filling, drilling, or a cleaning, but either [...]
A visit to the dentist can be a fairly messy occasion. Think about your last trip to the dentist, and it probably wasn’t an enjoyable memory. Regardless of the severity of the procedure, the dentist’s various drills and tools will usually yield a fair amount of drool, blood, and discomfort. Fortunately, new laser techniques promise [...]
Who doesn't want clean, sparkly and healthy looking teeth? It's so refreshing to see a clean, bright smile. Oral exams, cosmetic dentistry and even invisible braces can help achieve that. But getting the smile of your dreams also takes work from you, including regular and thorough brushing. Frequency Step one, according to the American Dental [...]
Dental checkups are often dreaded. But the payoffs for having regular checkups with your dentist are considerable, to your dental hygiene, dental health and to your wallet. This article outlines the 10 main reasons why we at Mango Dental and other dental experts recommend having regular checkups with your dentist. Regular Checkups Help Dentists Find [...]
Ew. Having cavities filled can be horrible, no matter how skilled your dentist and dental office. And yet tooth decay, which causes cavities, is hard to avoid. Tooth decay happens when food remains and builds up on the tooth creating bacteria that then turns into acids. These acids combine with saliva and other bacteria to [...]