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Dental Routine and Gum Care in Alpharetta
Not only is good oral hygiene beneficial for your mouth, but it’s also beneficial for your whole body and may help you live longer! Research has linked poor oral health to serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, so following the American Dental Association guidelines for good oral hygiene can extend your life. However, no matter the quality…
Continue readingWhat to Expect with a Tooth Extraction
When a dentist tells you he or she needs to pull a tooth, it’s normal to feel anxious. People who haven’t had a tooth pulled recently tend to imagine the worst. They remember old movies where a dentist is yanking away and there is a lot of blood, but things have changed. A tooth extraction today is now virtually painless…
Continue readingUnderstanding Sensitive Teeth
A bowl of hot soup, a spoonful of ice cream, and a cold glass of orange juice. What do these foods and drinks have in common? If you’re one of the 40 million people in the United States who experience tooth pain and sensitivity, you likely found out that hot, cold, or acidic foods and drinks are hard to enjoy…
Continue readingCavity Prevention Advice for Everyone
In most cases, tooth decay that causes cavities is entirely preventable. Did you know the easiest way to prevent cavities is to control plaque in your mouth? Plaque is the fuzzy substance that builds up on your teeth after you eat or drink. If you don’t remove it regularly, the bacteria in the plaque takes the sugars in the foods…
Continue readingThe Importance of Flossing
If you have established a good flossing habit, then congratulations! According to a few studies you are among a minority of Americans taking proper care of their teeth. There is a reason why the dentist asks you every time you visit them if you have been brushing your teeth. It’s simple really; they ask because it’s important. Flossing gets in…
Continue readingTaking Care of Your Braces
Taking care of your braces can seem rather daunting and tedious. Patients often dread braces and we know why. Braces require special care and maintenance. But North Point Periodontics is here to tell you that is doesn’t have to be as difficult as people make it seem. The biggest threat to braces is food and the bacteria food leaves behind.…
Continue readingPack a Healthy Lunch for your Child’s Teeth
There are a number of foods that can help keep your children’s teeth clean and healthy. Most of these foods are convenient enough to pack them in your kids’ lunch. When these foods’ are added regularly to your child’s diet, you can be confident that your child is eating food that will protect their smile. We here at North Point…
Continue readingOffice Oral Health Care
If you work in an office, you are probably making your teeth fight a hard battle to stay healthy. Between the sugary snacks co-workers bring in for everyone and the very necessary coffee breaks, there is a lot that can harm your teeth. North Point Periodontics has made a list of a few ways to help you avoid some dental pitfalls.…
Continue readingWhy Saliva is Important
When it comes to oral health, most Americans think about keeping their teeth and gums healthy. But there is an important player in the game of oral health that is often overlooked — saliva. Without saliva, food wouldn’t taste as good, tooth decay would increase and digestion could be more difficult. Michael Brennan, DDS, MHS, director of the Sjögren’s Syndrome…
Continue readingWhy Parents Shouldn’t Dismiss Tooth Sensitivity in Children
Children’s smiling faces will bring joy to most parents. A toothache, however, can quickly turn a child’s smile into a frown. If your little one reports tooth sensitivity or pain, it may be time to visit a dentist. But if your child has no pain or sensitivity, you’ll still want to use the best preventive techniques. Most toothaches are caused…
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