At no point in time should you ever try to use your mouth for high-risk tasks. This includes avoiding products that could easily destroy your teeth and gums. Even if products seem safe or they don't seem harmful at all, you should still exercise caution because you could be surprised. The same can be said for past risks that... read more »

Canine teeth reside in the front of your mouth. They work in tandem with bicuspids, incisors, and your other front teeth to play an important role in biting off pieces of the foods you eat. When a cavity develops on one of these teeth, as a result of inconsistent brushing and flossing, it can cause significant discomfort and sensitivity. This... read more »

Ideally, the biting surfaces of your teeth should meet in the correct order and relationship with their partners in your dentition. As you grow older genetic and environmental factors can gradually change the alignment of your teeth. This could also be related to a previous case of tooth loss. This can potentially cause the biting surface of one or two... read more »

Here at Downtown Dental Associates, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »