Is it your first holiday with new braces? It's normal to have questions! There’s a lot to learn about having braces! Here's what you need to know about celebrating Thanksgiving with braces so you can feel prepared and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Things You Need for...
You Can Have Healthier Tooth Enamel from a Fluoride Treatment
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 25, 2017 | Dental Hygiene
Your tooth enamel is made from mineral crystal structures that give your teeth the strength to bite and chew food. The density of these mineral structures helps repel bacteria from forming cavities and they can also reduce sensitivity issues. At the same time, if you...
Factors to Consider When Shopping for a New Toothpaste
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 10, 2017 | Dental Care
Brushing your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush is the most effective way of cleaning residual plaque and food particles from the surfaces of your teeth. Adding a toothpaste to the brush makes it more effective for the task. At the same time, there are some brands...
Is Saliva Production Important to a Healthy Smile?
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Oct 17, 2016 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry
While healthy teeth and gums are important to a healthy smile, saliva is actually a key component to a healthy mouth as well. Created from blood, saliva maintains healthy soft and hard tissues in the mouth, and without it, you would be at risk for tooth decay and gum...
Ingredients in Mouthwash that Improve Bad Breath
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Sep 29, 2016 | Dental Hygiene
Do you ever wonder why rinsing your mouth with mouthwash is recommended as part of your oral hygiene routine? If so, our Republic Dental team is happy to tell you why! Mouthwash can deeply clean your smile, progress your oral health, and improve your breath. In fact,...
What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Aug 19, 2015 | Dental Care
Our dentist is happy to offer a number of potential solutions to our patients who have sensitive teeth. Gum disease and a damaged or chipped tooth are some of the more common causes of sensitive teeth. If you suffer from gum disease, your gums may peel from your teeth...
A Few Facts About Tooth Decay
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jun 1, 2015 | Dental Care
No one likes the aches and pain of tooth decay. No one enjoys having their teeth drilled. And no one ever wants a tooth extracted. In order to prevent the troubles caused by cavities, there are a few things you should know about tooth decay first. You Are What You Eat...