Having good oral hygiene involves a lot of different things, including regularly visiting your dentist and keeping up with things at home. With poor hygiene can come all sorts of problems including bad breath, gum disease, and even tooth enamel erosion.
If you are looking for more information on oral hygiene, you’ve come to the right place. Take a look at these articles we have compiled from our Padden Post Blog. They cover all sorts of subjects, including causes and treatments of bad breath, proper foods you should be eating, which type of toothpaste is best, and more.
If you are concerned about your oral health, the best thing you can do is be seen by a dentist. If you are in the Vancouver, Washington area, please call us today to schedule an appointment.
What is enamel and why is it important? Over time the enamel or thin outer layer of your teeth can erode. But, don’t panic. Cascade Dental has advice for fixing tooth enamel erosion. Enamel is transparent, but it is one of the hardest materials in the human body. Think of it as a suit of armor for your teeth. Smoking cigarettes and eating certain foods can stain the enamel. Erosion is much more serious.
Perhaps you don’t give much thought to the brand and type of toothpaste you purchase. Rather, you grab whatever is on sale or has nice packaging. However, it’s important to take the different types of toothpaste into consideration when deciding on a... Read More
Have you experienced periods when you do not have enough saliva and your mouth is dry? There are several symptoms of dry mouth. These include a frequent thirst, a dryness in your throat and mouth, cracked lips, bad breath, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and a... Read More