The general strength of your tooth enamel has a significant bearing on the overall health of your teeth. Tooth enamel that has been demineralized by poor oral hygiene and the frequent consumption of acidic beverages can be increasingly prone to suffering tooth decay and tooth sensitivity problems. Fortunately, your routine dental checkup at Eby Family Dental’s dental clinic is designed... read more »

Your tooth enamel is composed of a complex, dense structure of biologically generated mineral crystals. Their density is what gives your teeth the strength to perform the basic function of breaking down food, while also resisting cavity formation. If you struggle to consistently brush your teeth twice each day, and floss at least once, chronic plaque acids can build up... read more »

No one wants to have a cavity. “Having Cavities” will never appear in a company’s mission statement, or in the Career Objectives section of a person’s resume. And if you brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, floss before bed, and see your dentist for your regular cleanings and exams, your chances of getting a cavity decrease. However, they... read more »

Dental caries is another term used to describe a small cavity. They can occur when an acidic environment in your mouth starts to demineralize an area of tooth enamel. Fortunately, exposing your teeth to trace amounts of fluoride can help to restore some of the mineral strength of your tooth enamel to reduce your chances of suffering from dental caries.... read more »

Have you ever had a toothache, or do you currently have pain in a tooth? If so, you know how unpleasant they can be. Pain in the mouth can be difficult to ignore, and the pain can even interfere with you going about your day. Today, Dr. Stacey Eby and our experienced team would like to help you learn about... read more »