A dead tooth is a non-vital tooth that has lost its connection to a life source. To understand how a tooth “lives” you need to understand the makeup of a tooth. Every tooth has three separate layers: the enamel, the dentin, and the pulp. The tooth enamel is the white part of your teeth that…
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When it comes to cavity prevention, the most important element is you. Prevention takes the understanding that being proactive is the best stance, and this applies to many aspects of your life – including your oral health. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Cavities take time…
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Taking care of your child’s teeth is just one of the many responsibilities that parents have. However, parents are often surprised at how early they should begin regular dental visits. The American Dental Academy (ADA) recommends that all children should visit the dentist by the time they reach their first birthdays. The American Academy of…
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Tooth decay is the most common oral health care concern in America. Dental cavities are a form of tooth decay, and they affect millions of citizens in the United States. At Smiles by Seese we are proud to provide a quick, easy, and painless method of protecting the teeth from decay. Dental sealants are a…
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Dental sealants are a preventative dental treatment used to protect the teeth from cavities and decay. A plastic material is placed on the back molars to prevent bacteria from growing in the hard to clean pits and grooves of these teeth. Dental sealants “seal out” damage that can easily occur in the back teeth and…
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Doctors and dentists hear it all the time: “Well, I thought maybe I should have called earlier, but I just didn’t know if it was a big deal or not.” This is, of course, right before a major procedure or surgery has to be scheduled. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is…
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There are many contributing factors as to why teeth become dull over time. Of course, it is no surprise that coffee, tea, soda, and tobacco products stain and discolor the teeth, but age is also a major contributing factor – along with high acidic foods such as tomato based foods, juice, and red wine. It…
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Would you love a tall, hot cup of coffee in the morning but decline it because of the jolt of pain that you experience? Do you watch your family members enjoy a bowl of ice cream but you refrain because indulging is a painful experience? Sensitive teeth can limit the foods and beverages that we…
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If you ask one hundred people what they put off most frequently when it comes to taking care of their oral health, the majority of people will admit that they do not floss. In fact, some will even admit that they have put off visiting the dentist because they know that their dentist will ask…
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At the end of each dental checkup and cleaning your dentist or dental hygienist gives you a new toothbrush, but do you know why? Your toothbrush is a tool that was designed to clean your teeth and brush away food particles and plaque that develop on the surfaces of your teeth. After time, this tool…
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