Oral Health

Dentistry continues to change with new technology, and it could look very different in the future. New innovations could lead to techniques that allow teeth to repair themselves without the need for fillings. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting us at Cumberland Endodontics.  U.K. researchers have developed a tooth-rebuilding technique that could do…

Sugar is detrimental to your oral health, as well as you overall health. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  Sugar has a direct impact on the health of your teeth and mouth in general.  While the amount, type and form of the sugars can also depend on the severity of the…

Be sure to know what type of brush you are using and the proper ways to keep it clean. Thanks for visiting Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics.  Solid-head power toothbrushes retain less bacteria compared to hollow-head toothbrushes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry. The results…

E-cigarettes do contain chemicals and nicotine that can endanger your oral health. Read on to learn more. Thanks for visiting Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics.  With the recent popularity of the recreational use of e-cigarettes and hookah pens as a “healthier” decision to traditional cigarettes, consumers are falsely convinced there are no harmful effects to these…

Do you, or someone you know, wear dentures? This article could pertain to you. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics.  Poor oral health and hygiene are increasingly recognized as major risk factors for pneumonia among the elderly. To identify modifiable oral health-related risk factors, lead researcher Toshimitsu Iinuma, Nihon…

Eating well is not only good for your overall health, but for your oral health as well. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics.  Nutrition is vital to a person’s oral health — and therefore to their overall health. Collaboration between registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians,…

For the first time, a new study has shown it is possible to use low-power lasers to spur stem cells in the body to make new tissue, in this case to regenerate dentin in teeth. The Harvard-led team says their work lays the foundation for a wealth of new clinical applications for healing wounds, regenerating…

Drinking high acidic drinks such as soda, juice and sports beverages can cause permanent damage to enamel.  The damage happens immediately. The best way to avoid this type of damage to your teeth is to avoid these types of drinks all together. Your oral health (and overall health) will thank you. Thanks for visiting Mt. Juliet and…

The following list of foods can damage teeth, according to the American Dental Association. We hope you find this information helpful. Thanks for visiting Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics.  Some foods can damage your teeth, and avoiding them can help to protect your smile. The American Dental Association says foods that can damage teeth include: Hard candies,…