How Vitamins and Minerals Affect Your Teeth

November 28, 2018 by Downey Dental Center

How Vitamins and Minerals Affect Your Teeth Dental cavities, or tooth decay, affect over 90% of the U.S. adult population. Gum disease, while less common, still affects an alarming 50% of adults over the age of 30.  U.S. children are suffering too, with tooth decay affecting more than 40% of those between the ages of 2 and 19.  Although gum disease is more common in adults (one in every two of them have ...

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Dental Hygiene Basics Everyone Needs to Know

October 24, 2018 by Downey Dental Center

Dental Hygiene Basics Everyone Needs to Know Happy National Dental Hygiene Month!  Many individuals refrain from visiting the dentist for a wide variety of different reasons. If you're among these thousands of people who don’t enjoy seeing the dentist, it would be wise to spare yourself the stress of frequent dental visits by taking better care of your teeth. When you have good dental hygiene, you can confidently visit your dentist for the ...

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How to Choose the Best Mouthguard for You

September 24, 2018 by Downey Dental Center

How to Choose the Best Mouthguard for You Mouthguards are essential for protection during certain sports and physical activities.  Without them, you’re likely to experience tooth injuries like cracks or fractured roots. Some individuals even experience the complete loss of teeth! This is why athletes need to take extra precautionary measures to protect their teeth and prevent dental problems in sports.  If you’re unsure how to select the best mouthguard for you, we ...

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10 Tips for Dealing with Sensitive Teeth

June 27, 2018 by Downey Dental Center

10 Tips for Dealing with Sensitive Teeth Do you suffer from painful sensations in your teeth from normal activities like eating, drinking, and brushing? If so, it’s likely you’ve wondered how you can help treat your sensitive teeth so there is no discomfort. Sensitive teeth can be caused by a number of problems. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce tooth sensitivity that are effective. Some of these solutions can be utilized easily at ...

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Oral Cancer - A Topic Worth Covering

April 24, 2018 by Downey Dental Center

Oral Cancer – A Topic Worth Covering Aside from a handful of graphic smokeless tobacco warning ads and Michael Douglas’ cautionary PSA campaign, oral cancer probably hasn’t garnered enough media attention to create a blip on your radar – but it should! While oral cancer (oral cavity and oropharynx cancers collectively) accounts for 2.9% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States, it is responsible for 1.6% of all cancer deaths. The death rate ...

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