Bacteria in your mouth can interact with sugars and carbohydrates, producing acids that can attach to the enamel of your teeth. Saliva dilutes and neutralizes these acids, protecting tooth enamel between brushings. Your saliva works together with the fluoride in your toothpaste to help keep tooth enamel strong.
Your smile is unique to you, so your dental care should be as well. For a long time, there was a traditional dental model that took a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment, which often overlooked the patient’s lifestyle, anxiety level, past experiences, and goals. What this ended up doing was creating an environment where patients didn’t feel seen or heard. Modern dentistry has turned its back on this model in favor of customized treatment plans that take into consideration all of those factors and many more.
When it comes to your at-home oral hygiene routine, do you focus on your teeth and overlook your gums? If so, you’re like most people. The truth is, healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile, so it is important to remember to protect your gums from gum disease when you take care of your teeth. Luckily, gum disease, while common, is entirely preventable if detected early.
At Woolf Dental, we have had the privilege of serving Mesa patients from our office on North Val Vista Drive for years. While there are many dental offices throughout the Valley, we believe there is something special about receiving care from a neighborhood practice that truly knows its patients and community.
Why Does Food Keep Getting Stuck Between Your Teeth? Have you stopped eating popcorn because you end up with bits of popcorn kernels stuck between your teeth? Does your floss shred during your hygiene routine? There might be a reason why it keeps happening. If food seems to get trapped in the same spot every…
When you think about cosmetic dentistry, the first thing that may come to mind is aesthetics: a whiter smile, straighter teeth, or a more balanced look. While these are certainly part of the process, the benefits of cosmetic dentistry go much further. In many cases, cosmetic treatments also support the health and function of your smile.
Have you ever had a tooth extracted? Maybe you know someone who has. A tooth extraction is often part of a larger treatment plan and may be necessary to prepare your mouth for another treatment. However, sometimes we need to extract a tooth to preserve your oral health. Keep reading to learn more.
Clear aligners have always been marketed as discreet. And sure, they are. But the real advantage of CandidPro isn’t how they look; it’s how little they interfere with your life. This is orthodontics for people who can’t (or won’t) reorganize their schedule around monthly dental visits. If that sounds like you, keep reading.
Most people don’t think much about mouthguards until they need one. Then, they grab something off a pharmacy shelf, boil it, bite it, and wonder why it feels like chewing on a pool toy. The problem isn’t the concept; it’s the fit. Custom mouthguards are made from a direct impression of your teeth. That single difference changes everything about how they function. Read on to learn more.
Dentures get a bad rap. The first thing that comes to mind when we think of them is our grandparents, but the truth is, more middle-aged adults need dentures and are choosing them. Losing teeth affects your smile and daily life, and you may have lost teeth for various reasons. Full and partial dentures restore function and appearance. Knowing which is right for you ensures comfort and durability.
