Dental Care Tips for Kids & Adults | Blog

When should a filling be replaced?

December 2, 2015

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal function and shape. Silver (amalgam) and tooth-colored (composite) fillings last a long time, though they can develop decay when the integrity is compromised by open margins, fracture, or recurrent decay. In this blog, we discuss the signs and symptoms that indicate your filling may need to be replaced in order to prevent further complications.

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Thanksgiving Trivia

November 25, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

At Gentle Caring Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Bowman wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family.

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Women’s Hormones and Oral Health

November 18, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

At Gentle Caring Dentistry, we know that hormones affect a woman’s mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum disease at different times in their lives, and research shows that hormonal highs and lows are part of the problem. According to studies, there are five situations in women’s lives during which hormone fluctuations make them more susceptible to oral health problems: puberty, their menstrual cycles, pregnancy, menopause, and birth control pill usage. So just what happens and how can you help protect your oral health? Dr. Bowman and our team have outlined the five hormonal situations and provided a few tips and tricks to fending off potential issues.

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Adults Can Get Cavities Too

November 11, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults to get regular dental exams as it is for kids. Cavities are common among adults, with 92% of people aged 18 to 64 having had cavities in their permanent teeth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

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Do You Have an Ageless Smile? Let Us Help You Keep It!

November 4, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for a lifetime. You can probably guess the reasons: better oral care, advances in dentistry, improved nutrition, and a lower risk for diseases that could weaken teeth and gums.

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The Intriguing History of Halloween

October 28, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Bowman wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the “old days” it wasn’t even called Halloween!

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Are you at risk for oral cancer?

October 21, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and thyroid or skin cancers. The high death rate results from the fact that most oral cancers go undiagnosed until the disease is well advanced and has spread to another part of the body, most often, the lymph nodes in the neck.

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Dental Infections

October 14, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Dr. Bowman and our team at Gentle Caring Dentistry will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused by acid-generating microorganisms that deposit themselves on teeth surfaces. Over time, acid erodes tooth enamel, compromising tooth strength. The major culprit or cause of cavities is sweets, but even diet soda plays a substantial role in tooth erosion, largely because the phosphoric acid it contains alters the oral pH. Cavities can pave the way for other, more serious infections to develop.

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle

October 7, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut butter on sandwiches, answer your cell phone, remove the dog hair from your clothes, and make sure your child has completed his or her science fair project. Brushing your teeth can easily fall to the wayside. That is why our office promotes a simple, daily oral health regimen that you can easily incorporate into your busy lifestyle.

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What happens during my hygiene appointment?

September 30, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing Dr. Bowman as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early detection can prevent hefty dental bills and further damage to the teeth and gums. Once you have made the decision to visit Gentle Caring Dentistry, you may ask yourself, “What happens during my hygiene appointment?”

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