Summer is on, which means a time to chill out, relax, and enjoy the flavor of the moment – but for many people, it also means sitting down and sipping “refreshing” soft drinks and sports drinks. The problem with these drinks is that they’re loaded with sugar and are extremely corrosive to your teeth, contributing to tooth decay, cavities, and periodontal (gum) disease – and your friends at Dental Associates of Delaware don’t want that for you! Here are a couple drinks that will cool you off this summer without wreaking havoc on your teeth.
(Read More)What is Dry Mouth and How to Beat It
June 5, 2014
Dry mouth is a common condition seen at the Dental Associates of Delaware offices, and is caused by a diminished production of saliva. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia. Everyone experiences dry mouth on occasion and is most likely to happen when you’re feeling nervous or while under stress. However, dry mouth that is long lasting becomes a real problem as it can interfere with your life and lead to the development of cavities and gum disease.
(Read More)Gum Disease – Are You at Risk?
March 19, 2014
Gum disease is the soreness, swelling or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. Gum disease, or periodontal disease as it’s also called, is mainly caused by plaque – the sticky, colorless film that is always forming on the surface of the teeth. The bacteria in your mouth feed on plaque and produce toxic byproducts that erode the gums. There are some factors that can accelerate this erosion of the gums which includes:
(Read More)Include Oral Hygiene in Your New Years Resolutions
January 13, 2014
The start of the brand new year is when many of us make New Years resolutions. Many people take this opportunity to resolve to lose weight or get in shape by going to the gym regularly. The doctors and staff here at Dental Associates of Delaware would like to encourage our patients to make practicing better oral hygiene one of your resolutions for 2014 for the optimal Delaware smile!
(Read More)Are You a Candidate for Dentures?
November 4, 2013
Because we often receive telephone calls at our Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, and Ocean View, DE dentist offices about dentures, we’d like to dedicate this blog post to the topic of partial and complete dentures.
Partial and complete dentures are used to replace few or several missing teeth. When many of your teeth are affected by advanced periodontal disease, decay or other problems, extracting them may be the only option. When diseased teeth are removed, infection is eliminated and the gums and supporting bone will be restored to a healthy state.
(Read More)Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
September 20, 2013
The team at Dental Associates of Delaware is proud to provide cosmetic, periodontic and preventative dentistry to patients of all ages living in the Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, and Ocean View, DE areas. In addition to providing outstanding family and cosmetic dentistry, we proudly provide reconstructive dentistry services, which includes dental implants. Millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss, which can be due to tooth decay, gum disease or injury. For many years, the only available treatments for tooth loss were bridges and dentures but today, dental implants are available.
(Read More)Want Straight Teeth in Less Time? We Offer Six Month Smiles®
July 17, 2013
Are you one of the many millions of adults who could benefit from braces? Are you unhappy with your smile or self-conscious and embarrassed to flash your teeth? Many adults spend their entire lives covering their mouths when they smile, talk or laugh. It’s common for an adult who has an imperfect smile to feel stuck, as they don’t want to wear metal braces or undergo other teeth straightening procedures that can be quite invasive or costly.
(Read More)Do You Have Sensitive Teeth? We Can Help!
May 24, 2013
Do you suffer from sensitive teeth? Technically called “dentin hypersensitivity,” this intermittent sensation affects people when they eat, drink or touch their teeth. At least one in seven adults suffers from this painful sensation, primarily in response to hot or cold foods. But today dentistry can offer several effective treatments, including our dentists in Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, and Ocean View, DE of Dental Associates of Delaware.
(Read More)Teeth Whitening – A Dazzling White, Bright Smile You Want and Deserve
March 18, 2013
The team at Dental Associates of Delaware has been proudly serving thousands of families in the Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, and Ocean View, DE areas for over three decades. Our dedicated team of professionals consistently strives to provide the best possible personalized care in a welcoming and comfortable environment.
In addition to providing high quality general and preventative dentistry and periodontics, we also provide our patients with a full range of cosmetic dentistry services including teeth whitening for beautiful Delaware smiles.
(Read More)February is Children’s Dental Health Month!
January 16, 2013
The dentists and staff at Dental Associates of Delaware in Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, and Ocean View, DE would like to remind parents that February is Children’s Dental Health Month in the United States. During this month, dentists raise awareness about the importance of early dental care. We want to help kids and their parents learn how to develop good habits at an early age so that they get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
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