Have you ever woken up with really bad tooth pain? Imagine waking up or living through extreme tooth pain that makes you reach for bottles of medication so you can focus on work. Doesn’t sound very fun does it? It might seem counter-intuitive, but sometimes pulling or extracting a tooth is the best thing for… Read More »
It happens to so many of us: we move to a new town and have to find a new doctor, dentist, hairdresser, babysitter, etc. But if it’s been a year or two since you’ve moved and you still haven’t found a dentist, it’s time. Having a yearly or bi-yearly teeth cleaning can help prevent larger… Read More »
There are many different factors that influence your chances of getting oral cancer, such as the time you spend in the sun or your use of tobacco products like cigarettes and chewing tobacco. If you work outside for a living, for example, you may be more susceptible to cancer caused by UV exposure on your… Read More »
There are three types of cavities you should avoid. Did you know that? Read more about each type of cavity and how you can avoid them. Smooth Surface Cavity These cavities occur on the sides of the teeth, where the shape is smooth and sleek. Plaque and bacteria stick to this part of the tooth… Read More »
We spend so much time talking about teeth and how they can improve self-confidence, but the truth is there’s so much more to teeth than giving you a good-looking smile. We’re all for improving your smile, in fact, but today we’re going to talk about two ways dental health and cosmetic choices can combine to… Read More »
You are what you eat. At first, it sounds almost crazy, but we all instinctively know that not all food is created equal. You don’t need a simple number of calories to keep your body healthy and strong, just as you don’t need one miracle toothbrush to keep your teeth beautiful and healthy. The truth… Read More »
We’ll admit it. Even some of us here at Deeter Dental Group can make bad decisions regarding our teeth. After a long night, we might forget to floss. If we’re really busy, we might use a toothbrush for longer than we recommend our patients. But what’s the worst dental sin we’ve committed? Drinking coffee, tea,… Read More »
We here at Deeter Dental Group pride ourselves on staying on top of the latest research when it comes to anything regarding our patients’ dental health, which is why we’re excited to offer Biobloc Orthotropics. It’s not Orthodontics, though Orthotropics is closely related as they both concern and treat the misalignment of teeth and jaws.… Read More »
There’s a perception that “other” people are missing a tooth or two…or more. Truth be told, the esteemed American Dental Association says that 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. And, — this may give you pause — 35 million Americans are missing all of their teeth. You read that right. The ADA… Read More »
Some of your earliest memories about the dentist are about the first time that you had an exam and cleaning, and you also remember your first cavity. Over the course of your childhood and adolescence, you probably couldn’t wait until that stage of your dental history was far behind you. As an adult, you received… Read More »