Whitening Toothpastes: do they work?
All toothpastes help remove plaque and surface stains from off of the teeth. Toothpaste contains mild abrasives to help with stain removal and other chemicals to clean and polish the surfaces of the...
View ArticleWhat is dental plaque and tartar?
Dental plaque is the white stuff that looks like soggy bread and sticks to your teeth, especially at the gumline. It is made up of old food and food debris that is then colonized by the bacteria that...
View ArticleChoosing the best toothbrush
There are a few things that you should look for when choosing a toothbrush. As a dentist, we give each of our patients a toothbrush and floss when we clean their teeth. Many things about a toothbrush...
View ArticleWhat is Periodontal, or Gum Disease?
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, is a generalized term for any inflammatory and infectious disease that affects the gums and supportive tissue surrounding the teeth. The gingival...
View ArticleMy Child has a loose Permanent Front Tooth.
I received an e-mail at drmax@drmaxwood.com from a C. Biswas in another country asking for advice on a dental problem their child was having. The problem was that the milk tooth (baby tooth) had been...
View ArticleWhat is a Crown and Why do I need one?
I get asked this question almost every time I tell a patient that they need a crown. The word crown actually has 2 meanings in dentistry. First, the crown of the tooth is that part of the tooth that...
View ArticleHow long should I Brush My Teeth?
About 2 years ago, I was reading a dental magazine and one of the articles was on how long we should brush our teeth each time we brush them. I found the results quite interesting and try to share the...
View ArticleCandy, Nutrition, and Teeth.
This time of year, as we start with Halloween and end with Christmas, I get alot of questions about candy, nutrition, and their effects on teeth. Growing up as a child in Payson Utah, the main concern...
View ArticleRetainers: Removeable vs Fixed
After completion of orthodontic treatment, retainers are used to hold the teeth in place and prevent them from moving. There are two different types of retainers used to do this, removeable or fixed...
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