Monthly Archives: May 2015

Foods That Can Damage Your Teeth

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Angell's Dentistry

Changes in your mouth start the minute you eat certain foods. Bacteria in the mouth convert sugars and carbohydrates from the foods you eat to acids, and it’s the acids that begin to attack the enamel on teeth, starting the … Continue reading →

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When Does a Tooth Become Impacted?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Angell's Dentistry

Our teeth first emerge (pass through the gums) when we are infants and again when our baby teeth are replaced by our permanent teeth. The last teeth to emerge are our wisdom teeth (the third set of molars) which come … Continue reading →

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Link Between Bone-loss and Gum Disease in Post-menopausal Women

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Angell's Dentistry

In the first decade after the onset of menopause, women can suffer a rapid spike in bone loss as estrogen levels drop. Lower estrogen levels also impact the mouth and cause inflammatory changes in the body that can lead to … Continue reading →

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