How your smile looks is very important, but did you know that a portion of your smile is below the gum line? That’s why taking good care of your gums is essential to your overall oral health, and a deep cleaning is sometimes necessary. A deep cleaning is known as scaling and root planing, and involves the removing of plaque and tartar that have built up below the gum line. Build up below the gum line is an invitation for…
The yellowing or staining of teeth is not just a problem for the older generation but for younger patients as well. There are many foods that will lead to the staining of your teeth – which is causing us to see stained teeth more and more among adolescents and children. There are three primary culprits that cause tooth staining. Chromogens – Chromogens are compounds in your food and drink that cause deep pigmentation and easily stick to your tooth enamel. Tannins…
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