Educational Blogs – Spring Cypress Dental

Do you know more than 90% of adults get a cavity in the USA every year? This means that one in every four adults is prone to developing a cavity in their teeth. In fact, the count might actually be greater than that since most people tend to categorize cavity pain as normal. But is […]

Do you know that cleaning your tongue is essential to your oral hygiene? Whether through a tongue scraper or a brush, it’s important to clear your tongue free of any lingering bacteria. You’ve probably thought to yourself once in a while, ‘Why is my tongue yellow? Shouldn’t it clean itself?’ Well, that might be true, […]

Let’s be honest, the biggest reason we delay going to the dentist is because of that little fear in us. Seeing all those pointy tools isn’t quite comforting. However, thanks to anesthesia, dentists can now get to work without worrying about hurting their patients. That is probably why IV Sedation Dentistry has changed the course […]

Why is there a Black Spot on my Tooth? Waking up and finding a black spot on your teeth could cause alarm bells to go off in your head. However, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Believe it or not, black spots are a very common occurrence. In fact, such a sight could signify one […]

Do your gums bleed when flossing? Although all dentists recommend adopting flossing as a part of your oral hygiene, it can take a little getting used to. Flossing your teeth helps get rid of the debris and food particles that are stuck between your teeth and under the gums. Usually, discomfort occurs while flossing when […]

Have you detected an inflamed gum around one tooth that made you wonder, “Why is my gum swollen around one tooth?” Even if it seems unusual, it is not. There are many reasons your gum is swollen around one tooth, and we will list 3 of them. Why is my gum swollen around one tooth? […]

If your baby is grinding their teeth, it can signify teething. When teeth come in, the feeling is new to your baby. As a result, you might hear gnashing sounds at night. Excessive teeth grinding is also known as bruxism. Multiple causes trigger teeth grinding in children. Thus, it is always better to get familiar […]

Did you know your love for coffee might be toxic to your oral health? Well, coffee contains tannin, which – to put it simply– takes advantage of teeth enamel’s porous nature and causes tooth discoloration. In short, coffee that you can’t live without is the coffee that stains your teeth. Is There More to Coffee […]

Have you ever wondered why people switch to metal-free fillings? Or why is it that metal fillings are bad in the first place? Fillings have always been a mainstay of dental care. But with advances in technology and improved understanding of the human body, experts are in for new alternatives. In today’s blog, we will […]

There are times when your tongue just keeps on craving sweets. We know that it is not an uncommon truth that sweets are bad for teeth. But do you know why is it bad? And what are the effects sweets are doing on your pearly whites? Do you enjoy treating yourself to a candy bar? […]