Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
Some of the most common questions we get at Orange Beach Family Dentistry have to do with dental x-rays: Are they safe? Why do I or my kids need them? And how …
Proper Brushing Technique FAQs
Mouth open or mouth closed?After lunch or after dinner?Flat or at an angle?We brush our teeth twice every day (at least we are supposed to!), but who knew it could be this …
Reasons You May Have A Dry Mouth
We all know drinking water is good for your health. And when you’re feeling dehydrated, there’s nothing better than a tall drink of ice-cold water to dampen that dry mouth of yours. …
What Foods Cause Tooth Decay?
When it comes to tooth decay, it’s important to know the main culprit – acid. Acid is what eats away at our enamel and causes cavities. Acid can enter our mouths in …
Strokes and Oral Health: Is There A Connection?
Strokes – every four minutes, someone in the United States dies from one! As we learn more about how our oral health affects our overall health, we couldn’t help but wonder if …
Do I Really Need A Deep Teeth Cleaning?
Well, your dentist has recommended a deep teeth cleaning, do you really need it? The answer is yes, you need a deep teeth cleaning. Let us explain. What is a deep teeth cleaning? A …
What Parents Need to Know About Kids Losing Teeth
Here’s what you need to know about kids losing teeth.When Should My Child Lose Their Baby Teeth?Teeth usually start becoming loose because the adult (or permanent) teeth are pushing on them and …
The Benefits of Having Good Oral Hygiene
Chances are you’ve been learning about the benefits of good oral hygiene since you were first introduced to a toothbrush as a child. We all know brushing our teeth should be a part …
Tooth Sensitivity to Cold? To Hot? To Sweets? Read this!
I scream, you scream, we all scream from ice cream!Those aren’t the correct words to the song, but if you are one of the over 3 million Americans who suffer from tooth sensitivity to …
All of Your Teeth Staining Questions Answered
You’ve likely seen the commercials for at-home teeth whitening, or have seen a new teeth whitening product while scrolling through Facebook or Instagram. You may have even heard of teeth whitening services at your dentist office. …