General Dentistry

You’ve probably heard it all your life: Eating sweets will rot your teeth. But while a diet high in sugar certainly promotes the formation of cavities, sugar itself isn’t the real culprit behind tooth decay. Continue reading to learn what does! What Causes Cavities? Dental cavities are formed when bacteria living in the mouth digest carbohydrate debris left on the teeth after you eat. Such......
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As a kid you probably learned all about good oral hygiene. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with a fluoride-containing mouthwash can help prevent cavities. But our knowledgeable dentists at Snow Family Dentistry want you to know that good oral hygiene has many other benefits beyond cavity prevention. Here are five of the unexpected benefits of good oral hygiene: Healthy Gums Your mouth contains a wide variety......
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When you are expecting, you have so much to think about during your pregnancy and so much to do before that fast-approaching due date! Despite all the busyness, it’s also important to make time to care for your teeth. Being pregnant can lead to major changes in your mouth, changes that could affect the baby if left unattended....
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Have you ever noticed that after eating a bucket of popcorn or a few pieces of candy, you almost always end up with something stuck between your teeth you just can’t seem to get out? At Snow Family Dentistry, we know it can be frustrating to feel that extra pressure on your teeth....
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Like all things dentist-related, dental anesthesia probably seems a little scary at first. We understand that gut reaction, but here at Snow Family Dentistry, we’d like to show you why your fears are unfounded. Dental anesthesia is safe, effective, helpful and totally routine! We use it every day, for all kinds of different procedures. Here are three pain control techniques we commonly use at Snow......
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Dealing with sensitive teeth? If so, we understand your pain. Tooth sensitivity can be more than just annoying, it can severely impact your life, especially if you can’t eat or drink without discomfort. In most cases, teeth are sensitive because their protective outer layers have worn away. This exposes your tooth’s dentin, which is full of tiny tubes with sensitive nerve endings running through them.......
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