When you view your back teeth in the mirror, do you see biting surfaces full of deep textures like little mountains and valleys? The molars and premolars are often deeply ridged to grind food into edible mulch, but they could become a health risk if daily brushing and flossing aren’t digging up trapped food particles and plaque. When harmful substances... read more »

Each of your teeth is designed for a specific purpose. Your back teeth, known as your premolars and molars are designed to chew your food and prepare it for digestion. To do that effectively, your back teeth have grooves and ridges, also known as fissures, on the chewing surface. Those fissures allow the teeth to grind your food before you... read more »

Cavities can create killer smiles, and not in a good way. If a cavity is unleashed on your mouth and remains untreated, it can seep deep into a tooth and allow bacteria to infect it, ultimately leading to death of the tooth. Instead, you should eradicate all cavities as soon as they appear, often times with the use of a... read more »

At Orangeburg Dental Associates in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Dr. Samuel Lambrecht and Dr. Daniel West are pleased to help you boost your healthy smile. While we realize that you work hard every day to achieve and maintain your healthy smile, there are some simple tips you can implement that will boost your efforts. Watch what happens when you incorporate these... read more »

As you may already know, having a successful and strong oral health can help you in a myriad of ways. In fact, it can give you the healthy, strong, and functional smile you deserve for many years. However, in order to achieve that oral health goal, you need to prevent the dental issues that can attack and destroy your teeth... read more »

When your little one’s teeth fall out, they actually go through a process known as resorption. During this process, the roots of your child’s teeth will be reabsorbed into the gums, which allow the teeth to fall out. However, adults could also have resorption, which could lead to a number of problems. Fortunately, there are a few things you can... read more »

Do you ever find yourself sadder than normal this time of year? Sometimes people will have lowered self-esteem due to poor health habits, including poor oral hygiene. It's easy to let your habits get lax during the hectic holiday season. Maintain your oral health and your self-esteem so that you can be confident during this social time of year. Take... read more »

It’s never too later late to start fighting back against cavities. If you are averse to metal amalgams for your dental fillings, there is another option. Composite fillings are now available to treat cavities in much the same way that dental amalgams have successfully been done for over a century. Both types of fillings offer different advantages, and today we... read more »

The leaves are changing; the weather is cooling down. It’s the time of year for sweaters, hot cocoa, and of course, Halloween! This festive holiday gives your children a chance to dress up and to stockpile on free candy. The intake of candy can present dental health issues if not handled carefully. Here are a few tips to help keep... read more »