When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

Are you aware of the risks associated with mouth jewelry and what you can do to combat them? In several instances, mouth jewelry such as lip and tongue rings can be a hindrance to your oral health and can even cause various oral health risks to arise. Ideally, you should avoid these products, as several risks can often develop, even... read more »

If your gums have receded, then that means they have pulled away from the base of the teeth, making the teeth look longer, exposing the tooth roots and causing tooth sensitivity. This can affect the health, comfort and appearance of the smile. Unfortunately, there are many causes of gum recession. Our dentist, Dr. Cris Turman, would like to tell you... read more »

Have you taken the time to properly assess your oral health and determine if any dental damage is being done? Even if no visual damage is occurring, other forms of damage can arise as well. This includes the presence of foul odors that emanate from your mouth in the form of halitosis. If you are suffering from halitosis, it will... read more »

Are you aware of the importance of always keeping your smile clean even when you are not feeling your best? Oftentimes, you need to take steps to keep your smile safe even when you're feeling under the weather. This includes exercising caution with medications that you're using as they can cause dry mouth, which is a condition known to increase... read more »

It's always a good idea to have extra preventive plans in place to keep your smile safe. Due to the fact that oral accidents and injuries can arise at any time and dental damage can occur at any age, it's always a good idea to be prepared for the worst. One highly effective prevention plan that can be used is... read more »

Does an injury, dental restoration or appliance, or medical condition make it difficult for you to effectively floss your teeth every day? Do you ever wish there was another way? You’re in luck, because there is! Try a water flosser. Here are some basic facts: - Water flossers can clean between teeth like traditional dental floss can, but they don’t... read more »

More and more people look to brighten their teeth these days, and for good reason. A British survey done by Oral B found that a white smile makes people see you as younger, more attractive, and even wealthier. In fact, the survey suggested that a whiter smile makes you look 5 years younger than you are and is better than... read more »

Here at Turman Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »