The winter season is a great time for holiday celebrations, cuddling up next to the fire, and watching holiday movies. It’s also a great time to care for the teeth, gums, and smile. In fact, if you keep your oral health in tip-top shape, you can have a healthy smile this winter! So, our dentists, Drs. Chiru and Suryadevara, encourages... read more »
Please remember that your temporary dental crown is only meant to protect the vulnerable abutment while our dentist works on placing the permanent dental crown, and is not intended to return your tooth to its original function and integrity. By taking proper care of the temporary dental crown, you can better protect your smile and keep it optimal for the... read more »
A dental filling can often be used to repair a minor physical defect or small cavity that affects a tooth’s enamel layer. They are commonly made from materials like gold alloy, porcelain-ceramic, composite resin, or metallic amalgam. One the dental filling has been married to the surrounding tooth enamel it will withstand the rigors of biting and chewing food for... read more »
The American Dental Association advises people to brush their teeth twice each day, while also remembering to thoroughly floss between their teeth and along the gumline at least once per day. This daily oral hygiene routine should remove most traces of plaque, a sugar residue, and food particles from your mouth. Applying fluoridated toothpaste with mild abrasive to your soft-bristled... read more »
Teeth Grinding Teeth grinding, which is also referred to as bruxism, refers to the clenching of the teeth together tightly or rubbing them against each other. Many people grind their teeth from time to time, but for some, the severity is such that their oral health could be harmed. Teeth grinding can happen during the day, but it can also... read more »
If you have never worn dentures before, you should expect a period of adjustment. This is particularly true if you have been living with missing teeth for some time. If you have been compensating for lost teeth when you have been eating or speaking, the presence of dentures in your mouth, as well as full smile may take you by... read more »
To keep your smile safe from tooth decay and gum disease, you will want to practice good oral habits. At Complete Dental of Suwanee in Suwanee, Georgia, we advise developing strong oral habits to achieve a healthy smile. This means eating a low-sugar, low-starch diet, brushing twice each day and flossing once, as well as seeing your dentist for bi-annual... read more »
Here at Complete Dental of Suwanee, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »
