Chipped teeth happen regularly, both from injury and from a tooth that is not in as good of condition as it could be. Our dentists have seen many types of chips. Some of them require treatment, while others are so minor they do not impact the integrity of the tooth.The only way to know what… Read More
Your teeth play an important role in your smile. Many people depend on looking their best for personal reasons or sometimes it plays a positive role in their career. Understanding what foods can stain your teeth over time and stain them permanently is good to know. Foods You May Not Know That Stain Your Teeth… Read More
When you are a teenager, cold sores are annoying. They hang around the corner of your mouth and prevent you from getting close to someone. Cold sores are caused by a virus. If you are prone to cold sores, there are things you need to know about the role that cold sores play in your… Read More
Just like any other pain, a toothache can vary from mild to severe. At times, toothaches can be constant and persist for extended periods of time while it can be irregular and sporadic at other times. It all depends on the cause of the toothache.In most cases, toothaches are caused by sores between the tooth… Read More
Dentistry has come a long way in the scientific knowledge and technology that keeps our mouths healthy. You may think dentistry started in modern times, however, early dentistry dates back to ancient times.In the early days of dentistry, there was no such thing as dentists and many people took it upon themselves to solve what… Read More
Oral HPV is a viral sexually transmitted infection that is mostly spread through skin to skin contact with an infected person. Deep kissing and vaginal and oral sex can lead to oral HPV infection. Oral HPV can result in serious health complications such as warts and cancer. Since there is no known cure for oral… Read More
Here are a few basic tips and tricks to help you adjust to life with your new dental veneers. You might experience more than a little sensitivity; this complaint is fairly common and generally nothing to worry about.Your tooth enamel is reduced during the procedure to make room for the veneers making the thinner teeth… Read More
Most people these days through education and the internet realize that maintaining a good diet will help keep their mouth in better shape as well as enhancing their health in other ways, but they don’t really think about the exact foods they should be consuming to keep their teeth healthy.We know that calcium is important… Read More
You may not know this, but over 10% of Americans have asthma. It is a serious disease that can sometimes be life threatening. If you suffer from asthma, you may be worried about your lungs, but the health of your mouth may have never crossed your mind. However, inhalers can damage your oral health. Keep… Read More
Just because baby teeth are temporary doesn’t mean they are not important. Toddlers need strong healthy teeth to chew, speak, and have lovely smiles. Teeth that are lost too early because of baby bottle decay may cause crooked teeth and damage to adult teeth. At Nicholas Dose, DMD, we can help ensure your baby’s first… Read More