Enamel – the thin, clear outer covering of your teeth – is responsible for protecting your teeth from daily use, including chewing, biting and grinding. It also provides insulation so eating hot and cold food doesn’t cause pain. Enamel is translucent so you can see the dentin underneath, which is what determines the color of
Read more →The little things you habitually do every day have the biggest impact on your dental health. You may know to brush your teeth twice a day and floss once, but that doesn’t mean that you’re protected from injury or decay the rest of the time. A habit of snacking on sunflower seeds or chewing your
Read more →If your jaw is swollen, it may feel larger than normal or develop a visible lump. The swelling is typically caused by fluid accumulating in the skin above the jaws or inflammation of the jaws themselves. Mild jaw swelling may heal on its own. In the meantime you can reduce the pain with over-the-counter medication
Read more →Most kids spend eight hours a day at school and adults spend just as much time – if not more – at work. This makes it difficult to follow your dentist’s recommendation to brush after every meal. However, just because you’re busy, that’s no excuse to put oral hygiene on hold. Use these seven tips
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