Eating a balanced diet that contains these six essential vitamins will keep your teeth and gums healthy–vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, as well as the minerals calcium and phosphorus. This article covers the foods that contain each vitamin so you can plan meals that keep your mouth and gums healthy.
A dental crown doesn’t last forever. It has a lifespan that depends on several factors such as the material used for the crown, the fit of the crown, and your oral hygiene. If you are having tooth pain under an existing crown, it may need to be replaced. Call Sninski and Schmitt Family Dentistry at 919-467-2203 for a complete diagnosis.
Chewing sugarless gum has some good effects on your teeth while other gum can have bad effects. In this article, Sninski & Schmitt Family Dentistry provides information that can guide you in selecting gums to chew.
Consuming too many foods and beverages high in acid can cause tooth erosion, resulting in problematic issues such as sensitive teeth and loss of enamel. The dental team at Sninski & Schmitt Family Dentistry can help evaluate causes and possible solutions.
Suppose you are concerned about your oral health and want to do everything–even beyond your daily routine of brushing and flossing–to encourage and stimulate good oral health. If so, probiotics may be something you should consider adding to your diet and/or supplements. Studies have shown that certain strains of probiotics can inhibit harmful bacteria growth […]
Staying properly hydrated is vital in your oral health. This article discusses the health consequences of dehydration and reasons why hydration is so important to your oral health.
Choosing a toothpaste can be overwhelming. In this article, our dentists help you decide the kind of toothpaste that is right for your needs.
To help you understand silver diamine fluoride (SDF treatment,) in this article, we explain what it is, how it works, and the benefits, and alsoand risks.
At Sninski & Schmitt Family Dentistry, we have a lot of experience seeing patients who have an abscess. In this article, we explain what a tooth abscess is, the various stages of developing an abscess, the symptoms of an abscess, the diagnosis, and the available treatments.
Too much stress for too long can result in negative short- and long-term effects on your health, including your oral health. Learn about the 6 ways stress can affect your oral health.
