When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

If you have not already added dental floss to your oral hygiene care, it is important to do so immediately. Through the use of a dental floss cleaner, you can reach areas between teeth that you would otherwise miss by brushing alone. An interdental cleaner such as dental floss is important to clean out bacteria and debris that may be... read more »

If you're looking for a safe and effective way to address and improve your oral health, you might make sure you are assessing your diet and dietary choices. By constantly eating and snacking on unhealthy sweets and treats, not only can you be doing damage to your physical health, but you can also be doing damage to your oral health... read more »

The success of Starbucks and other coffee shops located at every street corner tells a simple truth. Coffee is as American as apple pie. In fact, people usually have a cup of joe along with their pie! Drinking coffee is a ritual performed religiously by millions of people every morning. It helps them wake up, become alert, and be productive... read more »

If you are suffering from any kind of illness, it can affect your oral health as well. If you ever find yourself coming down with a cold or the flu, make sure you set up preventative treatments to ensure your smile isn't damaged as well. If left untreated, it is possible for you to suffer additional oral health risks including... read more »

If you have ever suffered from dental erosion to the point that a hole has formed in your tooth enamel, this is known as a cavity. In order to protect your mouth against cavities, the decaying material will need to be removed, and a dental filling will need to be placed. One of the most highly effective forms of dental... read more »

Although toothaches can arise at any time, they are typically caused by tooth infections related to tooth decay, periodontal disease, or cracked teeth. If toothaches are not treated, it can allow numerous oral ailments and eventual pulp death to occur because bacteria will be able to enter the root of a tooth. Thus, it is important to have all toothaches... read more »

The American Dental Association advises that you should brush your teeth each morning and night, followed by flossing at least once each day. When combined with your routine dental checkups at Dr. Bin H. Park’s dental office, these basic oral hygiene practices should greatly reduce your chances of suffering from cavities and gum disease. After you’re done brushing or flossing,... read more »

Endodontics centers on the treatment of the heart of the tooth: the pulp. The pulp is in the center of the tooth’s crown and continues in long veins down both tooth roots to other tissues in the jawbone. If bacteria reach the pulp in adult years and it becomes diseased, it can be treated simply by being removed with little... read more »