With the wealth of information available to anyone with internet access comes the risk of incomplete information or misinformation. Health and beauty blogs tout countless trendy ways to lose weight, clear your skin, and whiten your teeth. There are a few popular trends that can have a detrimental effect on your teeth, and we want […]
Having tooth pulled is a relatively common experience. Children lose twenty baby teeth, perhaps having them pulled by their parents. Many people have their wisdom teeth extracted in their late teens or early twenties. Aside from baby teeth and wisdom teeth, why do other teeth have to be pulled? It’s all about prognosis. What is […]
The people who come to Timberlake Dental regularly for professional teeth cleanings know that, they will periodically have gum measurements taken by the dental hygienist. We use terms like “FMP”, “pockets”, and “probing depth”, as well as a long list of numbers. What are Gum Measurements? Gum measurements are a way to evaluate the state […]
The short answer is yes. This blog is the long answer. Many people are hesitant to invest in an electric toothbrush. For some, it seems too expensive. For others, it is simply difficult to change a lifelong habit. Almost every electric toothbrush user will tell you that once you switch, you will never want to […]
We are constantly asked about teeth whitening. It’s hard to find someone who does not want to whiten his or her teeth. This blog will cover the questions most commonly googled about teeth whitening. Is teeth whitening safe? Yes. Teeth whitening is safe and causes no permanent damage to the teeth. In fact, there are […]
Xylitol is slowly making its way to the top of the list of sugar alternatives and sweeteners for people trying to cut back on sugar intake. Lowering sugar consumption is good for your entire body, not just your teeth. Of course, dentists have always urged people to limit the amount of sugar they eat or […]
Great question! The short answer is no. The long answer is that pregnancy actually makes dental care more important. Read on. During pregnancy, your body goes through so many changes. Some of these changes affect your mouth. There are also things in your mouth that can affect your growing baby. Here are the things you […]
Many of our newer patients are surprised to hear us asking about their quality of sleep. To some, it may seem like sleep problems and dentistry are completely unrelated. There is a two-way link between dentistry and sleep-disordered breathing issues like sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition when a person […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It could also be the sweetest. Are you like Buddy the Elf? “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” While we love Buddy and that beloved Christmas movie, we’re not so sure about his nutritional advice. […]
The holidays are filled with fun gatherings of friends and family. This time of year, more than any other, those gatherings seem to be overflowing with SUGAR. Your office lounge is full of sweet treats from vendors and customers. Your neighbors bring over tins of cookies and candy. Maybe your stocking is stuffed with Hershey’s […]
