What Are the Effects of Soda on Teeth?
What Are the Effects of Soda on Teeth? Ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay? Well, the effect of soda in …
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
Ever look at a photo of yourself from only a few years ago and ask yourself, “Huh, were my teeth looked a bit brighter back then?” We definitely do. Coffee and red …
Electrical or Manual Toothbrush?
This is one of our most frequently asked questions! Our answer? It’s not the brush that matters, it’s who’s doing the brushing.Let’s break that down. The goal of tooth brushing is to …
How to Know if You Have a Cavity
According to the National Institutes of Health, the most prevalent health condition after the common cold is tooth decay. It’s more than likely that if you haven’t already had a cavity, you …
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 …