Root canal infections are generally caused by deep tooth breakdown. Fortunately, although this means that patients often cause their own pearly whites to wear down, this also means that you can have a hand in thwarting the need for a root canal procedure. Here are a few things that you can do at home to thwart your need for root... read more »
When you go to the dentist for a cleaning, you may be amazed at how well our dental hygienist can floss your teeth. Do you ever wish you could do it that way? Well, you can! Just follow these easy steps: First, break off 18 inches of floss and wind each end around each one of your middle fingers. Then... read more »
Dental erosion is a common oral health disorder in which harmful acids have damaged your tooth enamel. Although brushing and flossing your teeth daily are efficient methods for keeping your mouth spotless, the foods and drinks you consume can cause dental erosion long before cleaning treatments can be offered. This can potentially lead to pulp infection and tooth loss. Here... read more »
The acidic environment created in your mouth by poor oral hygiene habits can gradually start to demineralize your tooth enamel. As dental caries develop on a tooth, the bacteria in your mouth can start to penetrate deeper into the tooth. When the tooth decay extends beyond the tooth enamel layer it can start to infect the dentin, pulp, or root... read more »
Healthy teeth rely on strong tooth enamel to prevent cavities and help maintain the overall function of your mouth. If you are inconsistent with your daily oral hygiene habits, it can gradually weaken the mineral density of your tooth enamel. As this starts to happen it can leave your teeth at increased risk of tooth decay and other dental health... read more »
Your front teeth and premolars play an important role in helping you to efficiently bite off pieces of food. These teeth also tend to appear when you smile or make certain facial expressions. When the enamel layer of a front tooth is chipped it can have a profound effect on your self-image as well as cause discomfort that could hamper... read more »
Mouthwash is not always guaranteed to work as expected due to the varying degrees of effectiveness within products. Some products do not always work as intended or vary in their uses, ranging from only freshening breath, as well as to providing enamel protection, fluoride treatment, and whitening treatments. Listed below are some helpful tips to help you on your mouthwash... read more »
If you have a bad habit of nervously nibbling on pens and pencils or using your teeth as improvised tools, you might easily suffer a chip on one of your front teeth. When this happens, it can alter your appearance, hamper your self-esteem, and even invite a new area of tooth decay to form. Sometimes the dentists at Buhler Dental... read more »
You may already know that you should expect a number of changes if you’re pregnant. Still, did you know that there are several things you should be doing if you would like to protect your teeth and gums while you’re pregnant? As you might already understand, gum disease could actually lead to many different dental problems. Still, would you be... read more »
Fillings are typically used by Dr. Forrest Buhler to repair chips or small cavities. They are often made from materials like gold, porcelain, amalgam, or composite resin that are impervious to the ravages of tooth decay. However, as time goes by, the pervasive bacteria in your mouth can slowly start to weaken the bond between the filling and the surrounding... read more »