By age 65, 50% of Americans have lost around 12 teeth. While many often think this is solely a cosmetic concern, it actually has serious implications for health. Treating missing teeth will help you prevent prevent future tooth loss and enjoy a future of great oral health. Most importantly, you can regain confidence and function as you …
Senior Oral Health: Addressing Tooth Loss After 60 Read More »
You take care of your teeth. You brush your teeth every day. For two whole minutes. Using a circular motion, with firm, but not aggressive, pressure. You abstain or limit staining foods such as coffee. You take sugar in moderation. You are flossing your teeth properly. Every day. Sound like you? If it doesn’t, don’t worry, you …
You probably remember back when you were a kid and your parents told you to drink your milk so that you would have beautiful teeth and healthy bones when you grew up. And now that you have kids of your own, you probably tell them the same thing. But what about you? Should you be pouring yourself …
Now that you’re an adult, do you still need to drink milk for healthy teeth? Read More »
Have you been told that you have a cavity? In its early stages, a cavity may not even be causing you pain, and since you didn’t even realize it was there until your dentist told you, you may wonder why you should even bother doing something about it. However, although cavities start small, they can become …
Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? Probably not, but now that you do, it is a good reminder to take a look at your oral health care routine to make sure that you are doing all you can to take care of your mouth and gums. Here are a few things to keep …
Dr. Samuel Jirik and his staff want you to have healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. But if you are prone to canker sores, you may not want to smile much. You know canker sores are annoying and painful, but are they something you should worry about? What are canker sores? Canker sores are different than …
Healthy teeth and gums are an important part of life – but your oral health may not be at the forefront of your mind. You know about brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for cleanings to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful, but there are also some other things you should know about your dental health! …
Things You Should Know About Your Dental Health (But Might Not) Read More »
When you make an appointment for your twice yearly dental cleaning, you are actually getting much more than just a thorough cleaning of your teeth. Here is some more information on what goes on during those cleaning appointments, and why they are so important for your oral health! Cleanings + so much more It is important …
Does using an electric toothbrush really make a difference? It turns out that the answer is “yes!” Of course, brushing your teeth with any kind of toothbrush is better than not brushing at all – but for maximum clean and healthier teeth, you may want to switch to an electric toothbrush. Read on for some of …
What is better: An electric toothbrush or a manual one? Read More »
You might not even realize you have an overbite or an underbite until your dentist points it out to you. However, if your bottom and top teeth don’t align as they should, it can result in a variety of problems and a lot of pain. Luckily, if something isn’t right with your bite, your dentist …
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