Root Canals are not as Bad as they Seem
Root Canals Root canals have a bad reputation among dental patients. They are known for their painful procedures and the effects they have on the patient well after. This is no longer the case anymore. There are significant benefits to having a root canal performed. Dental technology has come a long way in recent years. […]
The Best Foods for Your Teeth
Best Foods In a previous blog, we listed the worst foods for your teeth. Now, we want to list the best foods for your teeth. There are a number of great foods for your teeth. Most promote the removal of bacteria and repair damaged teeth. Gentle Dental wants to make sure all of our clients’ […]
The Worst Foods for Your Teeth
Worst Foods Food is an essential need for life, but some foods tend to do more harm to your teeth than others. There are a number of foods that are terrible for your teeth. They leave behind sugar, or their consistency eats away at the enamel. We will outline the foods we recommend you stay […]
TMJ Therapy at Gentle Dental
TMJ Therapy TMJ or temporomandibular joint connects to the mandible (lower jaw) at the temporal bone, which is located at the lower sides of the skull. TMJ controls several jaw functions. It has an important function of opening and closing your mouth, so chewing is a crucial function of this joint. This area is constantly moving […]
Cosmetic Services at Gentle Dental
Cosmetic Services Gentle Dental specializes in a lot of different services. Just one service we offer are cosmetics for teeth. Over time, our teeth can take a beating no matter how much you brush your teeth and floss. Eating food and drinking can really wear away at our teeth and could cause them to look […]
Smoking is Detrimental to your Teeth
Smoking Smoking is a terrible habit to have. It causes numerous problems with the lungs, heart, and your oral health. Many are unaware of how detrimental smoking is to the teeth. It can cause complications with gums, teeth, and breath. We recommend seeing a dentist regularly to combat these possible issues, but we also hope […]
When Braces are Necessary
Braces Braces are very common among young adults and teens. However, adults are also candidates for braces. It may not always be obvious when you need braces, so we want to help our readers out on when this orthodontic decision comes up. The best age to take your child to an orthodontist is in their […]
Keep Your Teeth Clean of Tartar
Teeth Clean of Tartar Gentle Dental will provide you with the best smiles possible. We take pride in taking care of our clients. One way we urge our clients to keep those smiles as clean as possible is by keeping good hygiene for their own teeth. Over time, plaque and tartar can build up which […]
How Dental Extractions Can Help You
Dental Extractions If you are having dental issues caused by wisdom teeth trying to protrude through the gums, when a wisdom tooth is impacted, the tooth will come in at an angle rather than straight through the gum line. As a result, you may experience pain, the tooth may come in unevenly, or the tooth […]
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Correctly?
Brushing Brushing your teeth properly isn’t difficult, but it does take some time and attention. Unfortunately, many people think that brushing their teeth and brushing their teeth well are the same thing. Without proper brushing habits, you might find yourself with one or several dental issues. Improper brushing can cause bad breath, cavities, or other oral […]
