If you are suffering from any kind of illness, it can affect your oral health as well. If you ever find yourself coming down with a cold or the flu, make sure you set up preventative treatments to ensure your smile isn't damaged as well. If left untreated, it is possible for you to suffer additional oral health risks including... 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 »

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 »