Archive for the ‘oral health’ Category

Sugar and Your Oral Health

Excessive sugar is not only bad for your physical health but your oral health. Eating too much sugar can contribute to problems like cavities and gum disease. Learn more about the links between sugar and oral health and how we…

Maintaining Your Oral Health

Patient safety is always our top priority, which is why we are adhering to ADA and CDC guidelines as we reopen. Our Columbus, GA dental team also wants to remind our patients to continue to take care of their teeth…

What Causes Jaw Pain?

Do you often find yourself clenching or grinding your teeth? Do you suffer from frequent jaw pain? You may have TMJ. TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorders, are often caused by a jaw injury, inflammation, or overuse. Teeth grinding, also known…

Is Sugar Actually Bad For Your Teeth?

Dentists have been telling us about how bad sugar is for our teeth for decades, but in today’s world of online information overload it sometimes seems like what is good and bad for you is constantly changing. So is it…

Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?

If you cringe when you see someone bite into ice cream with their teeth because it gives you brain freeze, you probably have sensitive teeth. While everyone’s teeth are sensitive to extreme cold, some have more sensitivity to cold and…

Halloween And Oral Health

The scariest part of Halloween is the damage all that candy does to your teeth! Spooky plaque feeds off sugar, allowing it to rapidly spread and take over your mouth. Plaque buildup can cause gum disease, bad breath, sensitive teeth,…

Oral Health And Aging

Columbus, GA Dentist Dr. Albert Caves emphasizes the importance of striving to keep your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible to enjoy the best quality of life. Modern advances in both materials and technology in the dental field…

Diabetes And Oral Health

Diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most frequently diagnosed systemic diseases for both children and adults. There are a wide range of factors affecting the surge in diabetes, including increased added sugar in the modern American diet, the prevalence…

Maintain Your Dental Health Thru The Holidays

The holidays are full of busy days, parties, family memories- and lots of great sweets and goodies that can affect not only our waistline- but our oral health! Columbus, GA Dentist Dr. Albert Caves offers holiday wishes to all patients-…

How to Deal with Bad Breath..

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common complaint and can be caused by a variety of lifestyle habits or health concerns. Dr. Albert Caves understands your personal concerns and will take the time during your visit to our…