What is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a red or dark pink fluid-filled blister around the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores may appear on other parts of your face. Rarely, cold sores can spread to your nose, inside of your mouth, or even your fingers. Cold sores are also…
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Bad Breath: Causes and Cures Are you embarrassed to talk to your dentist about bad breath? Please don’t be. Trust me, we want to know, and we want to help—in fact, it’s our job to know because halitosis can be an indicator of something wrong elsewhere in the body, like an infection, nasal polyps, kidney…
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Children’s Dental Health Good dental health is important for children for many reasons. Healthy teeth and gums help children eat and speak properly, and they also contribute to their overall health and well-being. Children who have good dental health are less likely to experience pain, infection, and other dental problems. They are also more likely…
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Is Mouthwash Bad for You? We’ve all seen the commercials — just 30 seconds of swishing mouthwash and your teeth will be whiter, your gums will be healthier, and all your bad breath problems will disappear! Except, that’s not really what’s happening. In fact, we consider mouthwash to be one of the top dental mistakes…
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What is a Dental Crown? Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps or a tooth cap that is placed atop damaged teeth. They restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. A tooth crown can be made out of metals, porcelain, ceramics, and resin. Usually, they do not require special care other than regular good oral hygiene.…
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What is a Deep Cleaning? Regular dental checkups and cleanings are important to help ensure the health of your smile. If your dentist has recommended a deep cleaning, you may be wondering, what is a deep cleaning and when do you need one? Here’s what you should know about deep cleanings and who needs them.…
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3 Tips to Prevent Chipped Teeth from Getting Worse Are you looking into your options for protecting your chipped teeth, so they do not get worse? Good idea. While a professional dentist can easily fix chips in the teeth, it is critical to seek treatment quickly. If the chips are untreated and begin to get…
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How To Prevent Enamel Loss Have you ever wondered about tooth enamel and why it’s so important? At Stasny Dental, your oral and overall health are our top priorities. That’s why in today’s post we will talk about how to prevent enamel loss so you can protect your pearly whites for a lifetime. Each tooth…
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Do You Brush Your Teeth Too Much? Brushing your teeth is a vital step in maintaining good oral health. However, is there such a thing as over-brushing? The American Dental Association recommends you brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day. People sometimes brush after every meal, or brush midday to freshen up. Although…
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Should You Brush Right After Eating? Have you ever been told you should brush your teeth right after eating? While this may sound like the right habit to adapt, this practice could be detrimental to the health of your teeth. Rinsing your mouth with water after eating may be a better option to keep enamel…
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