Welcome to the General Dentistry Category at Anthony Martin Dentistry

This section offers useful articles on the fundamentals of dental health—from maintaining healthy gums and avoiding cavities, to building effective brushing and flossing routines. Whether you’re curious about how diet affects your teeth, what to expect in a checkup, or how general dentistry supports your overall smile health, you’ll find valuable, easy-to-understand advice here.

Causes, Prevention And Restoration Of Tooth Enamel

2024-10-08T12:28:59-04:00July 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

Everyone loves to have a smile that sparkles, and a healthy tooth enamel makes it happen. The hard and thin outer covering on your teeth is the enamel, and it plays a critical role in: Guarding your teeth against the grinding, chewing, and biting you do every day. Providing insulation, so taking hot and [...]

Bruxism

2024-10-08T14:22:23-04:00March 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

Recognizing the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Millions of people unconsciously grind their teeth, an action formally known as bruxism. Although occasional teeth grinding is not likely to cause significant damage, many people are unaware that they have been clenching their jaw and grinding their teeth until worrisome symptoms develop. Recognizing the signs and [...]

5 Common Dental Problems

2024-10-09T09:07:07-04:00May 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

The best way to maintain a healthy smile and avoid common dental problems is by brushing your teeth twice a day for two full minutes, flossing, eating healthy foods, and keeping up with regular checkups at your dentist’s office. These basic preventative measures will go a long way toward keeping your smile healthy. However, [...]

Cleaning Tips for Braces

2024-10-09T10:02:02-04:00January 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

With braces, it is more important than ever to keep your teeth and gums their healthiest. Fortunately, we have some great cleaning tips for braces. Braces and other orthodontic appliances create more opportunities for food particles and bacteria to collect and thrive. Getting braces requires adopting a new oral hygiene routine, good habits and [...]

Know the Symptoms of Gum Disease

2022-07-19T16:24:09-04:00November 1st, 2019|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

When we think about keeping our mouths healthy, we most often focus on preventing cavities. Cavity prevention is important but it's equally important to prevent gum disease. Anthony Martin Dentistry provides education about gum disease, the treatment and causes during every patient visit. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research describes gum disease like [...]

The Importance of Regular Dental Check-ups

2024-10-09T12:43:37-04:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , , |

Have you ever wondered why the American Dental Association) recommend regular dental check-ups every six months? It’s because regular dental hygiene visits are essential for healthy teeth and gums. In addition, it's important that you work to keep your teeth and gums healthy between those examinations. Regular Dental Check-Ups At Anthony Martin Dentistry During [...]

The Facts About Fillings

2024-10-09T13:03:34-04:00January 2nd, 2019|Categories: Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

Fillings are a type of dental care that has existed in some form for thousands of years. Cavities in the teeth must be filled in order to keep them from getting larger and spreading decay. Ancient skeletal remains have been found with the cavities filled with beeswax. Today, dentists and their patients have more [...]

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