Oral Hygiene Facts
Oral hygiene is very important. In fact, it’s vital for a top-notch oral health and smile. This is why your dentist, Dr. , strongly encourages you to keep up on oral hygiene regularly. To help you understand oral hygiene a little more so you can make it a top priority, our dentist is happy to… Read more »
How to Care for Your Sensitive Teeth
Do you have questions about your sensitive teeth? If so, Dr. Wood with New Horizon Dental in Twin Falls, ID, may have the answers you are looking for! Caring for your sensitive teeth can be difficult if you don’t know the best ways to treat the condition. That is why we are happy to offer… Read more »
How to Respond to Gingivitis
It’s important to react to gum disease by seeking treatment sooner rather than later for the sake of your oral health. Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease goes through different stages and is easiest to treat while still in its initial stages. If you are unsure how to treat gingivitis, the first stage of… Read more »
Oral Health Keys: Dentures
If you are looking for a highly effective cosmetic dentistry procedure to enhance your smile, look no further than dentures. Dentures are designed to give you a drastically enhanced smile through the use of a temporary prosthetic designed to mimic the natural look of teeth. If you feel that replacing missing teeth with dentures is… Read more »
Avoid These Everyday Habits to Maintain a Top-Notch Oral Health
If you want a top-notch oral health and smile, then you need to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. In addition to keeping up on oral hygiene and visiting your dentist, Dr. , regularly, there are other things you can do to help your smile. One of those things is to avoid bad… Read more »
Keep Your Smile Healthy by Watching for These Potential Complications After Tooth Extraction
If you want a top-notch oral health and smile after tooth extraction, it’s important to follow the post-op instructions your dentist, Dr. , gives you. This is because there is a chance you can experience complications and problems following treatment. Those complications and problems include: -Dry socket: Dry socket occurs when a blood clot fails… Read more »
Do You Have Questions About Brushing Your Teeth? Here Are Your Answers
Sometimes the brushing technique included in your oral hygiene routine can seem complex, especially because you need to hold the brush a certain way, use proper tools, and deeply clean your smile. This can lead to many questions. If this is the case for you, our dentist, Dr. , would be happy to help you… Read more »
How Do I Properly Floss My Smile?
Flossing might seem like a tricky task, but it’s easier than you might think, so please don’t forgo flossing your smile at least once a day. Flossing is vital for your oral health, especially because it helps you prevent major dental issues. To help you properly floss your smile each day, Dr. has some instructions… Read more »
Cavities Can Harm Adult Smiles Too
Do you think your adult smile is invulnerable to dental issues? If so, that is incorrect. Your smile can still fall victim to every dental issue, especially tooth decay. However, the good news is that there are things you can do to keep cavities at bay. First, clean your smile on a daily basis. Keeping… Read more »
A Molar Chipped by Bruxism Might Be Repaired with a Composite Filling
Bruxism is the technical term for grinding your teeth on a nightly basis. Over time, the unnatural stresses applied to the tooth enamel on the biting surfaces of your back teeth can lead to dental distress. This could come in the form of enamel attrition and small dental fractures. If the compromised area of tooth… Read more »
