Dentures are a wonderful alternative to your natural teeth. You regain the ability to eat most foods. And you restore your smile with self-confidence. But it’s important to understand the special care that’s required to keep dentures looking good and to avoid damaging them. Here...
Great dental care isn’t just about your teeth. The health of your gums — the literal foundation of your teeth — is equally important. Some of our patients are surprised to learn that you can be cavity-free and have a beautiful smile, yet suffer from...
Crave sugar? It’s not your imagination — it’s nature. “Sweet is the first taste humans prefer from birth,” says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a dietitian and American Dietetic Association (ADA) spokeswoman. In fact, sugar and other carbohydrates stimulate the brain’s release of serotonin — the...
When you come into our dental office, we often start with a dental x-ray. This provides us a digital readout, so we can get a better look at what’s going on in your mouth — far more accurate and extensive than what we’d get with...
You can feel your heart sink into your stomach. A tooth’s been giving you trouble, and your dentist suggests an extraction may be necessary. Lose a tooth? That’s what happens to kids or later in life, not to you! At Beckham Square Family Dental, we...
Are your kids athletes that often consume sports drinks? They likely have poor dental health, even if they brush. A new study of elite athletes found many have poor oral health despite brushing and flossing regularly. Many of these athletes consume sports drinks, which dentists...
Want to get rid of bad breath? Take steps to improve your oral health with better dental care. Most bad breath is caused by the bacteria that causes plaque, cavities, and gum disease. When you improve your dental health by brushing, flossing, and seeing your...