Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Restore Damaged Teeth
Injuries, tooth decay, and gum disease can ruin your smile and impact your overall oral health in a myriad of ways. Unfortunately, many people with damaged teeth often ignore the numerous restorative treatment options available to them. A damaged tooth can prevent you from chewing food properly and cause difficulties when speaking. Also, if the […]
Answering the Most Common Questions About Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth often cause problems and need to be removed. It’s common to wonder why we have these teeth in the first place and whether it’s necessary to have them removed. The following are answers to some of the most common questions about wisdom teeth: What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set […]
How to Clean Your Teeth With Braces
Cleaning your teeth when you have braces can seem tedious at first, but don’t let this discourage you from looking after your oral health. While braces are an excellent solution to correct misaligned teeth and enhance your smile, they can easily trap food particles and bacteria, which often leads to plaque buildup. It is crucial […]
Plaque vs. Tartar: Differences and Prevention
Your teeth are covered by enamel, which makes them hard, durable, and able to handle wear and tear for many years. However, by allowing plaque to build up and harden on your tooth enamel, you increase the risk of developing tartar and associated oral health issues. Often, tartar can compromise your dental health and increase […]
4 Tips to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel is the hard outer layer of your teeth that helps to protect the soft inner tissue, called the pulp, against tooth decay and infection. Even though it is stronger than bone, enamel can wear down over time and leave your teeth vulnerable to damage. You cannot rebuild tooth enamel once it is gone, […]
How Lasers Are Transforming Restorative Dentistry
Lasers were first used commercially in clinical dental practices in 1989. Since then, laser dentistry has become a popular treatment solution for several dental procedures involving hard and soft tissues, offering an alternative to drills and other traditional tools. Are you thinking about getting dental laser treatment? Here’s what you need to know about how […]
What Is Leukoplakia?
It’s easy to feel confused or alarmed when you notice a sudden change in your oral health. If you’ve observed unusual white patches in your mouth, chances are, you’re experiencing leukoplakia. Leukoplakia is a condition in which white or gray patches appear in areas of your mouth due to excessive cell growth. It usually affects the […]
How Safe is Fluoride, Really?
Fluoride is a mineral that’s known to confer protective benefits on the teeth, but for a variety of reasons its use is highly controversial. There are some pros—and some possible cons—associated with its use, so it’s important to understand these so you can make informed choices about using fluoride. What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a […]
Welcome to our Blog
Dr. Ricky Singh and his/ team are happy to welcome you to our dental blog, where will be posting information about how to take care of your smile, answering frequently asked questions, and keeping you up-to-date on the latest in the field of dentistry. While many patients understand oral health basics, reaching out with new […]