The American Dental Association advises that you should brush your teeth each morning and night, followed by flossing at least once each day. When combined with your routine dental checkups at Dr. Bin H. Park’s dental office, these basic oral hygiene practices should greatly reduce your chances of suffering from cavities and gum disease. After you’re done brushing or flossing,... read more »

Dental erosion is the process of dangerous substances including harmful acids found in foods and drinks slowly wearing down the tooth enamel present on our teeth for protection. If the erosion remains unchecked, erosion can eventually lead to tooth failure. For more information about acidity and its relation to dental erosion, see below: - Your risk for dental erosion can... read more »

Do you have a game plan for a strong and successful oral health? If so, you need to have the right players (also known as oral hygiene tools) to help you achieve the oral health you’re looking for. To help you know the best, safest, and most effective tools to clean your smile, Dr. Bin H. Park and our dental... read more »

Dental crowns are great restorations that can improve the health and condition of a worn down, broken, or discolored tooth. However, they are only successful if you take proper care of them. So, to help you maintain the top-notch condition of your dental crown, we recommend doing the following four things: · Brush: It is strongly recommended that you brush... read more »

Saliva is an important defender against disease and tooth decay in your mouth. So when saliva flow is stymied because of illness or medication, several problems may develop. Problems Caused By A Dry Mouth If there isn’t enough saliva to neutralize acids, aid with chewing and swallowing, and bring in tooth rebuilding/disease-fighting substances, then problems can develop such as: Increased... read more »