Taking care of your teeth during the holiday season begins with flossing. You may find yourself eating lots of foods that can easily stick between your teeth and gums. Examples include honey-glazed hams, turkey, stuffing, cookies of all varieties, and nuts and berries with chocolate cherries. Many types of holiday foods can hide in places that brushing alone will not... read more »
If you are missing a tooth as a result of severe tooth decay, damage or extraction, it will certainly affect our appearance and self-esteem. In many cases like this, your dentist, Dr. Brandon Burger, will often recommend using a dental implant to replace the tooth. A dental implant in Hermitage, Tennessee, is basically a titanium abutment that is inserted into... read more »
Your dentist, Dr. Brandon Burger, and our dental team care about you and your smile, which is why we encourage you to have healthy teeth and gums. One way you can achieve this goal is by having a healthy lifestyle. However, that might be tough if you’re not sure what a healthy lifestyle entails. So, to help you, we encourage... read more »
What have you heard about gum disease? You may have heard that gum disease could lead to sensitive teeth, bad breath, and even pain in your gums. But did you know that it could also cause missing teeth? You see, if bacteria builds up on your teeth, it can irritate your gum line. If this happens, pockets of bacteria can... read more »
Many people suffer from dragon breath from time to time. Bad breath can be embarrassing and unpleasant. Did you know that there are certain things that can cause bad breath and that there are ways to keep bad breath at bay? Causes of bad breath include: - The decrease of saliva. This sometimes happens in the morning, as the flow... read more »
Your tooth enamel has microscopic pores that can trap small staining particles. If the particles are not removed on a daily basis, they can slowly penetrate deep into the enamel, making them hard to remove. Applying whitening strips to your smile on a regular basis can be a convenient way of whitening minor stains on your teeth as you go... read more »
What do you know about canker sores and cold sores? You’ve probably heard that both are painful and uncomfortable. As you may know, the two are fairly similar, but do you know what the differences between the two are? More importantly, do you know about what you could consider doing to stay away from these issues? In reality, the main... read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is more commonly known as acid reflux disease, can cause more problems than simply upsetting your stomach. In fact, did you know that acid reflux can actually hurt your oral health? Sadly, GERD (the abbreviation for acid reflux) causes stomach acid to back up into your esophagus and sometimes into your mouth. This can be problematic... read more »
If you have one or more teeth in your smile that is stained, chipped, or unattractive, it can leave you feeling self-conscious in social situations. Many people in this situation will reach out to the dental professionals at Brandon Burger, DDS to explore their smile-restoration options. Stained teeth can be safely and effectively whitened by the professional dental-bleaching treatment that... read more »
There are some extreme situations when a tooth can be knocked out of its socket. This is often related to hard falls, blows to the face, and playing in contact sports without a mouth guard, but there are mundane situations that could also knock a tooth out. Sometimes the tooth cannot be saved and any remnants must be extracted. This... read more »