A cold or the flu can hit you at any time, although getting sick in the summer can be very disappointing. Even if you have to take a break from summer activities to recover, you still need to take care of your teeth. You need to get plenty of rest when you are sick. But you should still take the... read more »
Do you use mouthwash every day to help keep your smile clean? If not, you should learn more about mouthwash today! Mouthwash is an effective tool to keep your mouth clear of bad breath and bacteria. That is why Dr. Dexter Inniss of Gentle Touch Dental is happy to give you advice on mouthwash and how it could benefit your... read more »
Sometimes our brushing becomes a mindless habit, and teeth don’t get as clean as they should. Here are steps to make sure you are brushing properly. Brush Strokes: Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gum, and make short, back-and-forth strokes, about tooth-wide. Be sure to brush the outer surface, the inner surface, and the chewing surface of... read more »
A dental crown restoration performed at Gentle Touch Dental typically takes two separate appointments. The first step involves removing the tooth enamel layer, leaving behind a pillar of dentin that enrobes the healthy pulp and root of a tooth. Then an impression will be taken to serve as a guide for the off-site dental lab technician who prepares your final... read more »
Root canal therapy is a much-needed treatment when your tooth’s pulp and nerve are infected. After your dentist, Dr. Dexter Inniss, removes the infected parts of the tooth and fills the tooth with a special material, he will seal the tooth with a dental filling or dental crown. This is a more invasive dental treatment that requires the proper recovery.... read more »
You’ve probably heard about plaque before--especially if you’ve ever visited a dentist--but do actually know what it is? Do you know what you can do to keep plaque at bay, stop it from forming, and the effect plaque can actually have on your smile? Plaque is a soft substance that builds up on your teeth. Plaque typically forms when there’s... read more »
Dentures are normally associated with the elderly, but they can be useful for others as well. In fact, anyone who is missing teeth can benefit from using dentures. Fortunately, great strides have been made in recent years, leading to much more effective dentures. Do you know what the benefits of dentures actually are? Having dentures can improve the look and... read more »