We all know calcium is essential for strong bones, but did you know it’s also a superstar for your smile? That’s right, calcium plays a vital role in keeping your teeth healthy throughout your life. Calcium: The Building Block of Strong Teeth Your teeth are marvels of engineering. The outer layer, enamel, is the hardest…
Those first pearly whites peeking through your baby’s gums are a milestone to celebrate! But with this adorable development comes the responsibility of keeping them healthy. Here at Stasny Dental, we know parents might have questions about caring for baby teeth. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Why Baby Teeth Matter You might think of…
Congratulations! You’ve finished your braces journey and achieved a dazzling smile. But your orthodontic adventure isn’t quite over. Retainers are essential to maintaining your new smile, and proper care is key to their success. Here at Stasny Dental, we want to equip you with the knowledge to keep your retainers in tip-top shape. Cleaning Champions…
Best and Worst Candies for Your Teeth Not all sugar is created equally and some candies are less damaging to your teeth than others. The next time you indulge, make sure you know the steps you can take to minimize the damage to your teeth after eating something sweet. The Best Candies Dark chocolate is…
Diet Matters More than Brushing for Strong Teeth Thousands of years ago, people of the Paleolithic area hunted and foraged for food. Our bodies evolved for the greater part of human history to match these dietary patterns. You may be thinking, “Sure, but didn’t ancient people have terrible teeth?” In truth, ancient peoples had dramatically…
How To Prevent Yellow Teeth When you hear that wine, coffee, and tobacco stain teeth — that’s referring to the white, external part of the tooth — the part of the tooth that is NOT alive. This non-living part of the tooth (the enamel) is easy to whiten with whitening treatments that lighten the outer…
The Most Common Type of Tooth Pain You may wonder, what is the most common type of tooth pain? The symptoms are a slight non-lingering sensitivity to cold, hot coffee, ice cream, or cold water. If you live somewhere cold, even breathing in cold air can trigger the pain. And for a while, your teeth…
Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted? Choosing to have wisdom teeth extracted is not always a straightforward decision, even if they are impacted. Not all wisdom teeth should be extracted, and you should consider the risks of wisdom teeth surgery versus the benefits of extraction. You should have your wisdom teeth removed if: Your…
Six Foods That Are Terrible For Your Teeth According to a 2016 study published in Advances in Nutrition, cavities affect an estimated 80% of the world’s population—and almost a quarter of adults in the United States have untreated cavities. A leading cause is poor diet quality and high sugar consumption, the study says. But cavities…
Do Water Flossers Work? A water flosser or oral irrigator sprays water to remove food from between your teeth. Water flossers may be a good option for people who have trouble with traditional flossing — the kind that involves threading string-like material between your teeth. A water flosser doesn’t replace your toothbrush or traditional flossing.…