Our Dental Blog - Brandon, FL

Love ‘em or hate ‘em—hormones are a part of every woman’s life. They infiltrate nearly everything, from one’s weight to mood to metabolism, but did you know that they also have an impact on one’s oral health? Surges in hormones (estrogen & progesterone in particular) increase blood flow to the gums, causing them to be […]

Ever woken up in the middle of the night unable to breathe freely? Or with jaw pain? Sleep quality & oral health are actually more closely linked than you may think. Factors Affecting Sleep Quality The most obvious way that your teeth can affect your sleep quality is if you suffer from tooth pain. The […]

It’s easy to understand that keeping our gums, the tissue surrounding the roots of our teeth, healthy is important. But it can be less obvious on how to monitor that health. Your gum health is not only important to your oral health, but it can also be an indication of diseases elsewhere in the body […]

Like much of the English language, a decent chunk of dental terminology as we know it originates from Greek or Latin. Words like “endodontics” & “orthodontics” share the Greek word “odont,” meaning “tooth.” The other half of those words, “endo” & “ortho,” are Greek for “inside” & “straight” respectively. Other examples include the word “cavity,” […]

Maintaining proper oral health can do a lot more than keep your teeth white. In fact, the effects of good or bad hygiene habits goes a lot deeper than the surface. Upshots of Staying Healthy Keeping good oral health & a proper diet do a lot for your jawbone. While calcium is a well known […]

Dental sealants can provide an additional layer of protection for your molars. The treatment is popular among youth to prevent cavities, as their new adult teeth are especially susceptible to tooth decay. Adults may still benefit from the treatment depending on the case. What Is a Sealant? A dental sealant is a tooth-colored layer of […]

If you’ve noticed a change in your gum line, it’s time to visit the dentist. You could be experiencing gum disease, & while it’s common, that doesn’t make it benign.  Why Gum Recession Is Serious If your gum line is receding, it’s unlikely it will grow back. The tissue that makes up your gums doesn’t […]

One of the more popular diets these days is Keto, or the ketogenic diet. This diet can be great for dropping some carbs, but how does it stack up in promoting good oral health? What’s in the Diet Keto is a low-carb diet that replaces carbs—sugar-heavy foods—with fat. The theory is that by eating more […]

We might not think about the risk of cavities to toddlers. After all, they’ve only had their first teeth for a small time. But teeth are sensitive this young & today’s diets are often high in sugar, even for children this young, so it’s important to keep an eye on your toddler’s oral health. Baby […]