Best Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth in 2016 For anyone with sensitive teeth, drinking or eating can be agony. Eating an ice cream cone can send intense, shooting pain through your mouth. Even enjoying a cup of coffee can be impossible. Tooth sensitivity is caused by the underlying layer of your teeth becoming exposed. This also […]
The city of St. Petersburg in Florida is an absolutely beautiful location to make a life change. Moving across the country, state or even county means that other life changes happen also — including trying to find a trusted dentist, doctor and other service providers in the area. We at Daxon Dentistry can help […]
Flossing your teeth each day is essential to ideal dental health, but can you floss your teeth too much? The American Dental Association and Dr. Daxon here at Daxon Dentistry recommend that you floss at least once per day to help remove plaque from your gums and teeth. However, some feel that teeth should be flossed twice per […]
As a new parent, you’re probably already familiar with visits to your pediatrician for your son or daughter. However, it’s just as important in your child’s first year to begin thinking about their dental health in addition to their overall physical health. Not sure where to start or what to expect? Here are a few […]
Xerostomia, otherwise know as dry mouth, is a leading risk factor for tooth decay. Although it doesn’t cause cavities, it can definitely allow the decay process to progress much faster. Learn more about a few leading causes of dry mouth: Dehydration Our bodies are made of 55 to 60% of water so it is important […]
On a good day, you are blissfully unaware of certain body parts that should be working in the background to keep you going, like your teeth. Teeth are much more appreciated when they are quiet and comfortable. Unfortunately, many of us have had to deal with painful teeth that make themselves known when we chew. […]
In a previous blog post, we discussed how often you should get your teeth cleaned. This time around, we will be talking about the best schedule for visits with your dentist. Initial Examinations Anytime you visit a dental office for the first time, it is necessary to see the doctor for a comprehensive exam and […]
A bright and beautiful smile often depends on all of the teeth having a generally uniform color, yet sometimes, there are one or two teeth that just don’t look like the others. There may be a few reasons why your tooth might be sticking out from the crowd. Trauma Vital or “live” teeth have a […]
Let’s say you woke up, ate breakfast, and gave those teeth a good scrubbing session. As you spit out that minty toothpaste, you notice something pink going down the drain. A quick mouth inspection reveals that a few areas of your mouth are red with blood. Some people assume that they’ve just brushed too hard […]
Gums problems that cannot be treated through non-surgical periodontal therapy will need to be treated with surgery. Although advancements in techniques and products are improving by the day, most periodontal surgeries fall into one of the following four categories. Removing Tissue Surgical pocket reduction procedures are used when scaling and root planing are not effective […]