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Only a few of us has even thought about how much saliva we actually make in one day. In this article we are going to be discussing how much saliva can one person make each passing day. Producing Saliva The average person makes up approximately 0.5 milliliters of saliva per minute. That really don’t sound…

A lot of people do not realize that the white bread that is sold in stores is just as harmful to your health and teeth as candy is. Many people think that what they are eating does not have any sugar and that it is not bad for your health. It is just bread, right?…

If you got punched in the face or fell and knocked out a tooth, you will need to see us right away for help. Odds are higher for children when it comes to saving a knocked-out tooth. However, adult teeth can be saved as well as long as you follow a few guidelines. Besides coming…

A toothache always feels more severe than it actually is, almost always coming with a headache. Whether it is caused by recent orthodontic alignment, impacted wisdom teeth, damaged dental sealants or fillings, tooth fracture, gum disease, tooth abscess, tooth decay, teeth grinding, or merely improper flossing or brushing, the harrowing pain and discomfort are nevertheless…

The numbness that you feel in your gums or mouth may be sudden or may be a slowly growing numb sensation, but no matter how fast or slow the numbness kicks in, it is something that you should consult with your dentist or doctor. If you are brushing your teeth, or flossing between the gaps,…

Often times, you will already know that your dental filling has fallen out. It is especially obvious when you are eating a snack and you bite down on something really hard. Other times, your tongue will tell you that something is different with your mouth. You, and your tongue, know your mouth better than anyone…

Migraines, and headaches in general, are something that a lot of people tend to experience. Some people experience migraines frequently, others get them in certain situations or even at certain times of the year. If migraines occur regularly, then a person’s health is carefully monitored. There are a lot of causes, but there is a…

Medically, an abscess can develop almost anywhere. Abscesses are basically infected swellings which develop in areas where bacteria has been allowed to accumulate and grow. In the dental field, most of the time they occur as a result of infected teeth. They might also be caused by lacerations that happen in the inside of the…

The enamel on your teeth is the tough outer layer of material that protects the tooth from wearing out during the chewing and grinding involved with eating. It also serves as a protective barrier, keeping harmful bacteria from attacking the soft dentin underneath. However, sometimes you may not have enough enamel on your teeth, which…