Monthly Archives: Tooth Decay

• When Can We Stop Going to the Dentist?

  We’ve always been very diligent about going to the dentist. Our children have never had cavities. Recently, my husband was laid off. Is it OK for us to skip the dentists for a while, just until he’s found a new job? Mindy  – Ft. Worth, TX Mindy, I understand your question completely. Here in Louisiana,…

• Do your gums grow back after quitting chewing tobacco?

  I chewed tobacco for about 10 years and recently quit. I noticed that my gums had receded quite a bit. Will they grow back? Thanks, Steve Dear Steve, It’s great that you were able to quit such an addicting habit that affects the entire mouth as well as your general health. Studies have shown that…

• Why do my teeth have small holes at the gum line?

  I was eating chips and thought I cut my gum. When I looked in the mirror I noticed that a couple of my bottom front teeth had holes in them. I changed my toothpaste, been brushing three times a day, and am using Listerine twice a day however after a month my teeth seem to…

• My six year old son’s teeth are in bad shape

  My son is six years old. I’ve just started to research dental information to address some serious problems with his teeth. He has at least four cavities that I can see. Two of them are small in diameter, but seem to be quite deep, and two other teeth have actually started to chip away from…