Acidity and Its Relation to Dental Erosion

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 »

Are You Ready for Your Miracle Smile?

Have you taken good care of your smile for the past few years but would like to give it a cosmetic enhancement? If you are ready for your miracle smile, consider dental veneers to make your teeth look their best. Whether you need a single veneer to correct a minor flaw in a tooth or want to give yourself an... read more »

The Five Things That Can Cause a Dark Smile

If you are wondering why your smile won’t stay the white, brilliant shade you want it to, our Bin Park, DDS team is happy to tell you why! There are many things in the world today that can cause tooth discoloration. Those things are: - Drinks: Some drinks have intense color pigments, which attach to the white section of your... read more »

Do You Have a Cavity?

If you feel pain when you chew your food, or have a tooth that is sensitive to hot and cold, or perhaps a toothache that won’t go away, you may have a cavity in the making. Even with the best of care—daily brushing and flossing and regular dental cleanings--your pearly whites can develop dental caries, or cavities. What are cavities? They... read more »

Problems Caused By A Dry Mouth

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 »