Welcome to 3rd South Dental. Dr. Andrew Theurer, Dr. Cameron Call, and their team love creating beautiful smiles. We can help you maintain excellent oral hygiene and keep those cavities away with our competent, accommodating service. Here are some tips for cavity prevention. Keeping Cavities Away With Good Dental Hygiene Preventative dentistry focuses on … Read more
We have all heard that sugar is bad for our teeth, but it really is true. Sugar that sticks to our teeth after we eat something sweet feeds harmful bacteria. These bacteria can cause dental issues such as cavities or gum disease. Reducing the amount of sugar we consume can reduce the amount of harmful … Read more
Many people may view chewing gum as a type of candy, and therefore, think it can contribute to causing cavities. Although any sugary food, including chewing gum, can result in a cavity or other dental conditions; sugarless chewing gum has scientifically demonstrated that it can protect the teeth. How does Sugarless Chewing Gum Protect Teeth? … Read more
Whether you have fixed, full or partial dentures, they need to be cleaned every day, just like natural teeth. Bacteria and plaque can still build up on dentures, even though they are artificial, so it is important to continuously maintain your dental health. How to Clean Removable Full and Partial Dentures Remove your dentures … Read more
It is important for all patients, especially those who have gum disease, to understand the difference between regular teeth cleanings and periodontal maintenance. Regular Cleanings Regular cleanings are administered to patients who do not have the symptoms of advanced gum disease, such as bone loss, infections around the teeth, bleeding, receded gums, or exposed … Read more
When a section of tooth has been damaged by decay or a cavity, your dentist may recommend a dental filling. During this dental procedure, the decaying tooth material is removed and the area is filled in with material to restore the look and function of the tooth. Dental fillings can also be used to repair … Read more
The Anatomy of a Tooth An average adult human has a mouth full of 32 pearly whites. Except for wisdom teeth, adults have their full set of permanent teeth by the age of 13. Unlike our milk teeth, these 32 are meant to last a lifetime, and are made of the materials that with a … Read more
Help! My child lost a tooth! Whether it be through physical activity, eating or any other natural methods, children are bound to lose teeth. This is especially the case when you child is young enough to still be losing their milk teeth and there permanent teeth are slowly erupting through their gums. However, it can … Read more
