Protecting Your Teeth During Sporting Activities
Sporting activities cause about one-third of all dental injuries in children and adults, so we believe it is imperative to invest in protection, in the form of a custom fitted mouth guard, if you engage in those types of activities. All sports have some danger of mouth and head trauma which cannot be totally eliminated, but mouth guards can mitigate the danger by up to 60%. Mouth guards protect Read More
5 Dental Habits to Break
Common habits could be destroying your teeth. Many patients are surprised to learn that certain behaviors can affect their oral health. Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, bad dental habits can eventually impede your teeth’s ability to function properly. For the sake of your teeth, determine to break the following harmful habits. Tobacco Use All forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco and hookah water pipes, Read More
What Makes Six Month Smiles So Revolutionary?
Six Month Smiles is transforming the world of straightening teeth. Gone are the days of hiding your unsightly mouth full of metal for three years. How absurd is having your smile blemished during a straightening treatment? Gone are the days of talking and looking funny due to uncomfortable and sometimes painful aligners. This system is a revolutionary combination of proven orthodontic techniques, modern materials, and innovative thought. Six Month Smiles Read More
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. For thirteen years in a row, the Oral Cancer Foundation has sponsored Oral Cancer Awareness Month nationally, to change public awareness of one of the few cancers that is actually increasing in incidence in the US. Oral cancer is any cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth, on the lip, and the part of the throat at the back of the mouth. It is an insidious disease Read More
25 Facts About Cavities
Dental cavities, also known as tooth decay and dental caries, are a disease of the teeth that results in the destruction of tooth enamel. Cavities are a result of a buildup of plaque. A tooth cavity develops when foods containing carbohydrates are left on your teeth. When you eat sugary foods and other carbohydrates, bacteria in your mouth use them to produce acids that can dissolve tooth enamel. Foods that cause cavities Read More
Out Of Office Reminder
Preston Family Dental will be closed from Thursday, March 29th through Monday, April 9th. Our office will return to the regular schedule on Tuesday, April 10th. You may leave a message for us at (417) 732-7874 and we will get back with you when we return to the office. You can also schedule an appointment anytime at PrestonDentalTeam.com. If you have a dental emergency and are a patient of record, Read More
All About Dental Sealants
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs on these surfaces. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces from tooth decay by keeping germs and food particles out of these grooves. Which teeth are suitable for sealants? Permanent molars are the most likely Read More
Heart Disease Linked to Poor Dental Hygiene
Did you know that brushing and flossing your teeth could potentially save your life? Countless studies have found that poor oral health may contribute to heart disease. We wanted to provide you with a few facts and findings on heart conditions being related to dental hygiene. People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to have coronary artery disease (aka heart disease). Bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream Read More
Why Sugar Affects Teeth
Sugar is a tooth's worst nightmare. Your tooth enamel is ambushed within seconds of consuming a sugary food or drink like candy, soda, cereal or even bread. We want to share with you what is happening in your mouth when sugar comes in contact with your teeth. There is a bacteria always present in your mouth named streptococcus mutans. This bacteria consumes sugar to get energy. An acid is Read More
Caring for Baby Teeth
There is nothing more precious than your child's smile. We recommend caring for your babies oral health even before their first tooth erupts. Primary teeth, also called baby teeth, are just as important as their permanent adult teeth. These teeth usually begin to appear when children are about 6 months old. They help your children chew and speak properly and hold space in their jaw for permanent teeth that Read More