What Causes Plaque?

Plaque is the sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth. It makes teeth feel “fuzzy” to the tongue and is most noticeable when teeth are not brushed.  Plaque can develop when foods that ...

What Causes Tooth Erosion?

Tooth erosion is the wearing away of tooth enamel by acid. The enamel is the hard calcified tissue that covers and protects the outside of the teeth. It is the hardest substance in our bodies. ...

What are Dental Sealants?

Dental Sealants are a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth the premolars, and molars this is to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the ...

What is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a procedure in which the nerve (pulp tissue) is removed from the inside of the tooth. There are many causes of why the nerve in the tooth becomes sore. Decay and trauma ...