What Your Mouth Says about You
Contrary to the popular belief that dentists are only after cavities and plaques, your mouth is the first gateway for diagnosis of various diseases that Dr. Gibbs can spot by simple regular examination. Your mouth can not only help provide early detection of diseases, but also give away things about your life. Some examples include: […]
Learn About the Cavity
When our team asks you about your brushing and flossing habits, they are just looking out for you. When you fail to brush your teeth consistently, you are placing yourself at risk of getting cavities and other forms of tooth decay, which can result in greater harm to your body. Bad oral health can cause […]
How to Prevent Tooth Decay with Proper Nutrition
Tooth decay is caused by consuming sugary foods and drinks. To prevent tooth decay, limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks, and brush your teeth after eating. Plaque is a bacteria found on the teeth that thrive on food sugars. Plaque uses sugar to produce acids that destroy the tooth’s enamel. Over time, the […]
Dental Tips for Smokers
Smoking is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. The risks of periodontal disease, leukoplakia, inflammation of the salivary gland and more increases when you smoke. Not only are these issues harmful to your health, a smoker also deals with bad breath, stained teeth, increased tartar and plaque and even loss of smell and […]
Common Dental Emergencies
For common dental emergencies, following these tips may help you save the tooth in question: If your tooth is cracked, rinse your mouth out immediately with warm water. Press a cold compress on the area to help keep any swelling down. For toothaches, use warm water to rinse out your mouth. Using dental floss will […]
How Sealants Help Protect Your Teeth
Your first line of defense to keep your teeth free of decay is regular brushing and flossing. But there are methods of protecting your teeth than can do more. One of these methods is to have dental sealants put onto your molars, the back teeth with the largest chewing surface. Molars can have deep grooves […]
Hopeless Teeth—Dental Pain and Long Term Solutions
What is a “Terminal Dentition” or Hopeless Teeth? Is There a Solution? Currently in the United States fewer than 2% of dentists are trained in IV dental sedation. Dr. Gibbs as such sees many patients who are very phobic, medically compromised, or embarrassed by their current dental condition. A common fear is that their teeth […]
Everything You Need To Know About Sensitive Teeth
Is taking even a small sip of hot coffee or a tiny bite of ice cream painful? Do you often wince when you brush or floss? If yes, then you likely have sensitive teeth. Some of the common causes of sensitive teeth include: Tooth cavities (decay) Teeth that have been chipped or fractured Worn or […]
Aging and Dental Care
It is always important to take care of your teeth and maintain excellent dental health. Even though you may be getting up in the years, you don’t have to lose your teeth. When you care for them properly, you can keep your real teeth your whole life. How to Maintain the Best Oral Health Use […]
TMJ Disorders- Causes and Potential Treatments
A multitude of different factors can lead to the development of TMJ disorders. Like any other joint in the body, the temporomandibular joint can develop arthritis. Stress placed on the joint, whether by acute injury or dislocation, or more chronic stressors such as bite misalignment, jaw tension, and teeth grinding, can all lead to TMJ […]
