Chewing gum is great for freshening your breath, but can gum strengthen your teeth, too? Does that sound too good to be true? Chewing gum, if you choose the right type, can actually have many benefits for your dental health. Continue reading to learn more! All Gums...
What Happens if You Don’t Fill a Cavity?
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Jun 1, 2021 | Oral Health
You may have wondered if your teeth can repair themselves like your bones do. After all, aren’t teeth and bones the same thing? Actually, while teeth and bones do have similarities, they are also very different, too. Let’s talk about the difference between teeth and...
A Dental Crown Restoration Might Be Used to Treat a Severe Cavity
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Feb 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Brushing your teeth twice each day with a fluoride toothpaste is important for cleaning away bacterial deposits from the faces and contours of your teeth. This should be followed up by thoroughly flossing between each of your teeth as well as along the gumline once...
How Cavities Invade Healthy Teeth
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
You may be under the impression that cavities only happen to people who never brush or floss their teeth. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Cavities can occur to healthy smiles, and we are here to tell you why. If a tooth becomes fractured, possibly as a result of...
A Tooth Missing a Filling Might Need to Be Treated with a Crown
by Gold Standard Family Dental | May 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dental fillings are commonly used to repair chips and cavities. While they are bonded securely to the surrounding tooth enamel, it is possible for the passage of time and oral hygiene complications to weaken the connection. This can eventually lead to the filling...
How to Keep Your Smile Happy for the Holidays
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Dec 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Keep your smile happy for the holidays by caring for it daily with safe and effective oral health care habits. With the coming of the season, additional risks present themselves leaving us vulnerable to oral accidents or place us at a higher risk for tooth decay and...
What Do You Value Most in Your Braces?
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
As we begin the downward slide into the final stretches of the year, the weather may take a turn for the worse, but our oral health should be as strong as ever. With the many breaks that the winter holidays provide us, now is the perfect time to come in and get the...
The Steps to Expect During a Dental Cleaning Appointment
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Oct 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you’re about to visit our office and receive a dental cleaning and checkup, then our [practice_name] team is happy to tell you what to expect so you feel calm, comfortable, and prepared in the dental chair! When you come into our office and meet with Dr....
Does Smoking Affect Your Mouth?
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Jun 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Everyone wants to have that beautiful movie star smile. It can give you confidence and help you with different daily activities. However, some habits can get in the way of a beautiful smile. Smoking is one of these habits. It can give you yellow teeth and bad breath,...