Wednesday, October 18, 2017 How Oral Health Impacts Systemic Health At Timberlake Dental, we take healthcare seriously. While we are specifically concerned with our patients’ oral health, we acknowledge its role in a person’s overall health. Unfortunately, the mouth has always been treated by a realm of healthcare (dentistry), which has historically been completely separate […]
For many people, this time of year is more than just back to school. It is back to daily and weekly routines, back to bedtimes and alarm clocks, and back to good habits that may have gone by the wayside in the easygoing days of summer. Add this to your list of daily activities as […]
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are a protective barrier, covering the most vulnerable surface of the teeth and shielding them from cavity-causing bacteria. The sealants are most commonly applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most frequently. They can also be applied to any deep pit […]
Sports drinks make up a multi-billion dollar industry ($6.8 billion in 2014 according to the Wall Street Journal), and the growth of sports drinks is outpacing the growth of soft drinks. Many analysts think this trend is due to an improved awareness of the health risks associated with the consumption of soft drinks. Most people […]
What is a cavity? A cavity is the destruction of tooth structure caused by a combination of bacteria, sugar and acid. When bacteria in the mouth digests sugar, acid is produced. The acid destroys enamel, just like it etches glass, and this process is called demineralization. Once a cavity has grown through the outer layer […]
Why Is My Dentist Asking If My Child Snores? Some of you may have noticed that when you bring your child in for their professional cleaning and periodic evaluation, Dr. Chowning asks questions about your child’s sleep patterns. “Does your child snore? Does he grind his teeth? Does she wake up with a raspy voice […]
Is Sparkling Water Bad for Your Teeth? Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Most people know that foods and drinks high in sugar can cause cavities. It is common knowledge that sodas and candy are bad for your teeth. What many people are unaware of is that sparkling water can also damage the teeth. Due to an […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ClevelandClinic.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – AJC1 “Canker sores appear inside your mouth; cold sores happen outside, says Todd Coy, DMD, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Dentistry. Also, while canker sores are not contagious, cold sores involve a very contagious virus. You risk passing cold sores along when […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ClevelandClinic.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Rupert Taylor-Price “Most of us wouldn’t mind making our pearly whites a little brighter. Teeth can get discolored from tea, coffee and wine stains, smoking or simply from growing older. But if you want to whiten your teeth at home with a teeth-whitening […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from WebMD.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Hamza Butt “Cold Also called fever blisters, you don’t get cold sores from fevers or colds but they can be triggered by them. The virus that causes cold sores is usually passed via a kiss, shared utensils, or other close contact. Over-the-counter creams and […]
