A bright, white smile is on most people’s list of dental must-haves. Your teeth make a big impact on your smile, but you mustn’t overlook the importance of healthy gum tissue when evaluating your smile. Most people don’t think about gum disease when it comes to their mouth, but good gum health is something that […]
Summer Dental Health Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
There’s something about summer that is unlike any other season. The activities are endless, from the late-night ice cream runs with family to picnics at the park with your neighbors. But with those activities comes a surplus of sugary snacks and drinks that can wreak havoc on your oral health. Follow these tips from Taylor […]
Are Sugar-Free Drinks Good For Your Teeth?
If you’re on a mission to have a picture-perfect smile, you’ve probably wondered what steps you can take to improve your oral hygiene. While oral care like brushing your teeth, flossing daily, and rinsing with mouthwash are key components to a healthy smile, your diet is a major factor as well. While you might think […]
Is A Water Flosser Better Than Regular Floss?
A water flosser is a device that cleans your teeth by providing a pressurized stream of water. Using the water flosser, you can aim the spout at your gumline, between teeth, and around hard-to-reach molars. The water flosser works to remove food particles and plaque buildup that can lead to gum disease. While a water […]
Smoking Is Bad For Your Teeth. What About Nicotine Gum?
It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your teeth, let alone your overall oral health. In an effort toward harm reduction, some people choose to use nicotine gum to help stop smoking. However, it can be easy to switch from one form of nicotine intake to another. Also, the idea that nicotine gum is […]
How Oral Health Is Key To Overall Health
While maintaining your oral health will help keep your teeth looking and feeling great, did you know that it will also improve your overall health as well? A healthy mouth, protected by good brushing and flossing, can help ward off a number of diseases and infections that can plague not just your mouth, but your […]
Will Going Vegan Help Or Hurt My Teeth?
Following a vegan diet can provide you with a number of benefits, from losing weight to reducing your carbon footprint. However, what many individuals don’t know is how going vegan can impact their teeth. When done right, sticking to a vegan diet shouldn’t have a negative impact on your teeth. But, as our Billings dental […]
Why Does My Dentist Care If I Have Diabetes?
Diabetes can have a widespread impact on your health, primarily if it is not being carefully managed, as diabetes impacts your ability to correctly process sugar. For Type 1 diabetics, their bodies aren’t able to produce enough insulin, while Type 2 diabetics have become insensitive to insulin and no longer responds appropriately. Both types of […]
The Link Between Toothaches And Headaches
Often, what causes a person to seek out dental services is dental pain. A toothache can start as a small, nagging pain, but if it is ignored for too long, the discomfort can become more intense and trigger a headache. Dr. Taylor—our dentist here at Taylor General & Cosmetic Dentistry—is often asked about why toothaches […]
What You Can Do About Receding Gums
When the gums begin to pull back from the teeth and start to expose the root of the teeth, that is called receding gums. In some cases, receding gums can be caused by a lack of preventative care, but there can be many other causes. However, the main question our patients ask is if there […]
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