by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Aug 5, 2016 | Dental Care
A fractured tooth is an important problem. When your tooth fractures, bacteria and acid can penetrate right through your enamel and dentin to rot away the fragile insides. If left untreated, a fractured tooth may call for a root canal. Unfortunately, you may have a...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jul 26, 2016 | Dental Care
Everybody knows that drinking soda is unhealthy for your teeth and gums. All of the sugar in sodas create a feeding frenzy for your oral bacteria, fostering cavities and gingivitis. Knowing this, there are many people who try to dodge this bullet by opting for only...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jul 11, 2016 | Dental Care
If you are struggling with diabetes, you may find that you have particular problems managing your oral health. This is a condition that puts you at greater risk of tooth decay and gum disease. One of the big problems with diabetes is that you develop poor circulation....
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jun 29, 2016 | Dental Care
Green tea is a great way to enjoy many strong health benefits. If you’re a regular tea-drinker, you’re probably already aware of the way green tea protects the cells of your body from aging and disease. However, many people are not aware that the same tea can also...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jun 20, 2016 | Dental Care
Do you or someone in your family suffer from asthma? If so, your regular oral hygiene should be all the more important to you. This unfortunate condition has a lot of potential to foster tooth decay and other dental problems. Asthma and Dental Health The main problem...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jun 10, 2016 | Dental Care
Recently, a team at the Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences took a look at the dental habits of eight hundred men and women. Participants in this study underwent an examination of their oral health, and then were...
