Savannah Periodontics

Did you know? People who brush their teeth for two minutes, two times each day, will spend 38 days brushing their teeth in a lifetime.

Many children and adults take good care of their teeth and gums at home, but they forget their tongue. Bacteria can accumulate there, leading to bad breath. Investing in inexpensive tongue scrapers can improve your oral health and happiness in a big way!

Hope your weekend is full of smiles!

Today people are obsessed with getting teeth pearly white, but in medieval Japan, ink and roots were used to stain teeth black as this was considered more attractive.

While swallowing toothpaste is definitely a bad idea, it’s not actually necessary for patients to rinse after brushing! In fact, the longer fluoride is able to stay in contact with teeth, the more positive effects it can have on your oral health.

In the middle ages, it was a widely held belief throughout Germany that kissing a donkey would relieve toothaches.

You may be surprised to learn that sometimes, it’s not what you’re eating that can hurt your oral health it’s how. Sipping soft drinks over and eating small bites of sugary items throughout the day can actually lead to more damage overall for your smile because of the constant exposure. If you want to enjoy a sweet treat, we recommend finishing it in one sitting.

If you are considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant, this video demonstrates the general idea of a single tooth replacement. https://youtu.be/nK_gL6BrvWs

The only muscle that is not securely fastened at both ends, the tongue is truly a unique piece of anatomy. Like thumbprints, tongue prints are completely unique to the individual.

Ending your meal with a cube of cheese is a simple (and yummy) way to reduce the acids from foods that may damage your teeth.