If you’ve had a lot of dental fillings you should know that they aren’t expected to last forever but do you know what to look for in determining that it may be time for a replacement?

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Keeping up with your regular six-month dental appointments is necessary to maintain your dental health and to protect your general health but what about the time in between those appointments? There are various things you can do to increase the odds that your next checkup will be a good one.

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There is a natural space between your gums and your teeth. The space is too small to be noticeable until it isn’t. As gum disease progresses what were once small spaces now become “pockets” that increase in depth and collect tartar and bacteria.

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If you pressed your dental hygienist for a recommendation odds are that she would acknowledge the extraordinary capabilities of the electric toothbrush. Most dental professionals do.

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Having a front tooth knocked out is a genuine emergency. If you should be on the scene of such a traumatic situation it’s important to know what to do. If you can find the tooth it may be possible for the dentist to put it back in place. Only handle the tooth by its crown, avoid touching the root while you rinse any dirt away.

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