Have you ever decided you should start following a healthy diet? Did you choose to follow a healthy diet because you’re interested in living a healthier lifestyle or because you’ve chosen to lose a few pounds? Did you know that eating right will also help you protect your oral health? Conversely, the foods you choose will immediately impact your oral... read more »

Although dental sealants cannot restore parts of your natural teeth that are damaged or broken, they can repair them. Dental sealants work by applying a special gel to your teeth in areas that may have suffered damage or run the risk of being damaged in the future. With the addition of a special light, the gel can be hardened to... read more »

Dental floss is a very important part of your daily oral health care routine and should not be neglected. Although brushing your teeth can protect you from the effects of tooth decay and gum disease, it cannot reach all areas in your mouth, specifically between your teeth. For these spaces, an interdental tool needs to be used, such as dental... read more »

Gum disease has two different stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. These stages can be extremely dangerous for your smile and oral health if you don’t get them treated right away. So, to help you know more about these stages so you can take better care of your oral health, our Blackhurst Dental dental team is happy to provide the following information:... read more »

Here at Blackhurst Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »