If you’ve ever had a cavity filled, you know that the end result is a whole tooth that doesn’t hurt any longer. The biggest downside of a cavity, though, is the globs of grey that now pepper your once-white smile. That doesn’t exactly do wonders for your smile. And if you have a big cavity filled, then the filling itself... read more »

Did you know that there are also bad dental habits that you should avoid? Our team at Char Dental is happy to go over a few bad dental habits to avoid with you. Brushing Too Energetically While brushing your teeth twice daily is a great habit to have, scrubbing your teeth is a bad one. Brushing your teeth too hard... read more »

When treating dental anxiety, your dentist has numerous tools at his disposal. Because of anxiety that individuals feel about visiting their dental office, it often times becomes an issue that all dentists will face at some point in time, which is important because it means that they are well prepared for the condition. It is a common condition, so if... read more »

Eating healthy includes not only avoiding unhealthy foods but also seeking out healthy foods that can strengthen your smile and tooth enamel. A healthy and nutritious diet can help keep your teeth safe from all of the rigors and risks to which it is often tasked. Because it is often difficult to avoid all potential foods that can damage your... read more »

It is important to brush and floss your teeth everyday (brushing, of course, happens twice a day). Usually this is done morning and night. However, many people want to clean their mouths directly after eating to maintain a clean smile and fresh breath. Unfortunately, brushing right after eating can damage your smile. The acids in the food or drink soften... read more »

If you regularly brush your teeth but still have bad breath, maybe you need to clean your tongue. Your tongue helps you to speak and to taste food, but it is also the home of millions of bacteria, which cause bad breath other problems for your oral health. But take heart, you can clean your tongue, and it is relatively... read more »

  Have you ever been the victim of sleep apnea? The truth is, many individuals may not even know they're suffering from it. This is because sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that occurs during sleep. Although you may often wake up due to sleep apnea, you may never register as to the reason why. If you have regular breathing... read more »

Your tooth enamel is designed to be hard enough to allow for efficient oral function in the breaking down and chewing of common foods. Yet uncorrected alignment issues with multiple teeth can cause the surface of one to grind excessively on the other. In time the tooth enamel could gradually start to wear away. This could gradually degrade the area... read more »

Your oral health is our top priority here at Char Dental, and we are committed to addressing all of your dental needs in a professional and efficient manner, as well as helping you discover effective ways to care for your smile. It’s important to maintain good health between professional dental cleanings, which you can do by cleaning your tongue as... read more »

Teeth whitening treatment is designed to safely and powerfully bleach out discolorations in the teeth as well as improve your smile. Although bleaching agents are often found in mouthwash, toothpaste, and even chewing gum, the most effective form remains professional teeth whitening. Read on to learn about the most popular forms of teeth whitening: - The most common type of... read more »