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Do Probiotics help Oral Health

New studies have shown that probiotics, which are live microorganisms that are considered friendly bacteria, can have health benefits that go far beyond the stomach.  This new area of research shows that this can help not only with bad breath, but even fighting gum disease and plaque too. This can help stop and slow the …

Why do we need saliva?

Saliva is something that a lot of people don’t realize that we need. If you don’t have enough saliva, you can put yourself at risk for gm disease and tooth decay. But, why is that? What does saliva do? Well, you’re about to find out. Saliva is a means for us to digest food and …

Biofilm Formation, and how to Protect the teeth

Whether you like it or not, the mouth is filled with both good and bad bacteria.  You have to look at this, because there are organized and complex communities that are called biofilm which develop if the material in the mouth isn’t properly treated. However, the formation of this does take time, but the problem …

What Happens During a Root Canal

Probably the last thing that you want to hear is hey, you need a root canal since it does bring about many different emotions, including worry, anxiety, and unsureness of what to expect. Many are concerned about the pain that they’ll be in, but here we’ll discuss what happens, and concerns you may have. Root …

Is general Anesthesia Safe For Children?

If you’re taking your child in for some procedure, they may consider giving your child general anesthesia for these complex treatments, and it might be recommended for those that aren’t able to get the normal treatments in a normal office. But, it’s definitely important to make sure that this is good for the child, and …