Plaque is never a welcome word when it comes to your health. Plaque is a thick, sticky film that can develop throughout the body, including the arteries and your teeth. When it accumulates or thickens in certain areas, it can cause notable harm to your health and disrupt your body’s ability to function properly. In
Are you afraid to go anywhere without a pocket full of mints or gum? Chronic bad breath can be detrimental to your social life and even make you less approachable at work. While you may think you are handling your bad breath with minty flavors, you are only masking the problem. To get rid of
Are you tired of having to use up vacation time or taking your child out of school for dental visits? Thanks to the early morning appointments with our Roswell dentist, you don’t have to anymore. The office of Mitzi Morris, DMD is open as early as 7am on certain days of the week. That means
Fortunately, a damaged or decayed tooth can be restored with a variety of treatments. The extent of the damage is typically what guides your dentist in which approach to use. Most patients are aware of dental fillings, used to repair a minor area of decay, and dental crowns, when there is more severe damage to
We inherit countless traits from our parents, from the way we look to the way to talk or act. Therefore, it should come to no surprise that there are traits related to your dental health that are also inherited. Here are a few common dental issues that you MAY be able to blame your parents
Sensitive teeth may not bother you at all—until you try to enjoy that cup of morning coffee or sample your kid’s scoop of ice cream. If you feel shooting pain in your teeth when consuming something hot or cold, don’t ignore it. Sensitive teeth can be caused by a wide range of dental issues, including
If you are a caretaker for someone with Down syndrome, you know how difficult everyday tasks like brushing and flossing can be. However, maintaining optimal oral health is essential, as it can impact their overall health and quality of life. While going to the dentist can be a stressful event, it is important that you
If you’ve caught a cold or flu virus this season, our deepest sympathies are with you. However, it’s our job to look out for your oral health, despite how bad your body feels. While you may want to just stay in bed and neglect your oral hygiene routine while you’re under the weather, this can
You’ve likely heard the term since learning about dental care as a child. You know plaque is harmful and it’s something you need to remove from your smile. But how much more do you know? What actually is plaque? Unless you’ve just brushed your teeth, you can probably feel plaque if you run your tongue
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