by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Family Dentistry – Routine Dental Care Dental cleanings involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have built up on the teeth over time. Your teeth are continually bathed in saliva which contains calcium and...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
The source of toothache pain can be a mystery, and there are times a person has to wait until they can tell exactly where the pain is coming from. Pain can be referred to other areas. One may feel certain it is coming from an upper tooth, yet the cause may be from a...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Oral Pain, Toothaches and Mouth Injuries The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. It can be a dull ache or intense. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by thermal foods and liquids which are cold or hot. A thorough...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Good Dental Health Begins With You Could Bad Breath be the Result of a Dental Problem? Yes-About 85% of people with persistent bad breath have a dental condition that is to blame. If bad breath is the cause of a dental condition, mouthwash will only mask the odor and...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Dental Treatments For Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) What Is The Temporomandibular Joint? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the area directly in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) connect. TMJ...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Dental Care For Bruxism We all get stressed out once in a while. And when we do, our mental stress can actually create physical symptoms. For example, when some people feel anxious and tense, they grind or clench their teeth. It can happen during the day or at night...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Good Oral Health = A Healthy Mouth and a Healthier You The mouth is a window into the health of the body. It can show signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection. For example, systemic diseases—those that affect the entire body, such as diabetes, AIDS and...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Reducing Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health Excess stress may give you a headache, a stomachache, or just a feeling of being “on edge.” But too much stress could also be doing a number on your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall health. Stress and Your Smile...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Healthy Mouth Healthy Body With Regular Dental Care Taking good care of your mouth — teeth and gums — does more than help ensure you have a bright, white smile. A healthy mouth and healthy body go hand in hand. Good oral hygiene and oral health can improve...
by Comfort Dental | Family Dentistry
Minnesota Family Dentistry New Hope MN It is important to note that tooth decay is caused by dental plaque, a thin, sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth. When sugar and other carbohydrates are eaten, the bacteria in plaque produce acids...
