Here at Letitia M. Williams, DDS, LLC, we love sharing our knowledge of dentistry. If you’re a history buff or you’re fascinated by scientific progression, you’ll enjoy this brief account of the evolution of dentistry. The first known dentist was an Egyptian scribe by the name of Hesy-Re, who lived around 2600 B.C.. His tomb includes the title “the greatest... read more »
Who doesn’t love a cool glass of water? In addition to being refreshing on a hot day or after some strenuous exercise, water has some serious benefits for your oral health. But many people don’t get enough water. After all, the majority of our bodies is actually water, and we need a lot to keep all our complex systems running.... read more »
Fluoride is a mineral that can greatly benefit your dental health. Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter, as it helps prevent cavities in patients by strengthening the tooth enamel from acid attacks. It can also reverse early decay. This mineral naturally occurs in many foods and in water. Where Else Can Fluoride Be Found? Dental fluoride can be applied to the... read more »
If you are having unusually dry mouth symptoms, you are not alone. Dry mouth commonly arises when saliva produced is decreased by the salivary glands in the mouth. This can develop as a side effect of medication or even a condition that directly affects the salivary glands. Saliva helps prevent tooth decay by neutralizing acids produced by bacteria and by... read more »
Do you know what you should do if you’re missing teeth? Or if one of your children loses a tooth? If you’d have the gap filled as soon as possible, good for you. Leaving a space in your smile can lead to a number of serious problems. However, there are a few things you should know about dental restorations and... read more »
Building healthy oral care habits when your children are young is vital for their developing teeth and gums. While you will have to do it for them when they are small, there are things you can do to make it fun for them as they learn to take over! Begin when they are infants to get them in the habit from... read more »
Fractures from a blow to the face, advanced tooth decay and gum disease can damage or cause the loss of multiple teeth in one area of your mouth. Losing one tooth, let along multiple teeth in one spot will seriously compromise your ability to eat. It can also affect your speech and might even influence some of your facial expressions.... read more »