Your new dentures have restored the beauty and functionality of your smile. It is important that you take care of your dentures to keep them in good working order. Handle with Care Dentures are delicate, so please handle with care. When you are handling your dentures, stand over a sink filled with water and/or put a towel on the counter.... read more »
Are you afraid of scaring your family or friends away this Halloween season because of your bad breath? If so, you are not alone. Halitosis is a common problem many people face. Having bad breath can be an embarrassing experience for anyone. Luckily, our team here at Michael P. Gaudio, D.M.D. in Wallingford, Connecticut, would like to provide you with... read more »
Did you know that about 90% of people with sleep apnea haven’t been diagnosed? If you have sleep apnea, one of the only ways to officially diagnose it is to have a sleep study. Luckily, there are a few things can do to help you deal with sleep apnea—and our dentist can help. As you probably know, if you have... read more »
Using your teeth as tools or a bad habit of nibbling on pencils and pens, or biting off your fingernails can pose multiple threats to your oral health. Beyond the chance of chipping a tooth, it’s likely that a piece can break off and become lodged between your teeth or gum line. In most situations, these things can be loosened... read more »
The outer layer of each one of your teeth is made from a very durable material called enamel. Even though tooth enamel is very hard, it is possible for a hard fall or blow to the face to chip the enamel on one of the teeth in your smile. This is even more likely if you have a bad habit... read more »
If you’re one who looks at your dull, darkening smile and wonders why the whiteness tends to disappear, our Michael P. Gaudio, D.M.D. team is more than happy to tell you why. There are things in the world that can take the beauty and brightness away from your smile, and those things are: -Drinks: There are many beverages that can... read more »
Forming proper oral hygiene habits is very important to the health of your smile. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once a day to care for your smile. When choosing dental floss, select the type that you enjoy using the most. There are perks to every type of dental floss, so just use the type that... read more »
Keeping up with your oral care is important to your health. However, many people do not realize the common habits that can harm your teeth and damage your oral care. Here are five dental tips to help keep your smile in healthy and beautiful health. The five dental tips include: 1. Teeth are not tools: Many people use their teeth... read more »
Everyone knows that a bright, white smile looks young, beautiful, and healthy. However, some people may not know what causes stains to develop that dull or yellow tooth color. You want your smile to look its best, so try avoiding some of the following items which can darken your pearly whites: Food & Drink: Beverages like coffee, tea, and red... read more »
Do you know what sleep apnea is? Essentially, the most common type of sleep apnea occurs when your airway is obstructed while you sleep. This obstruction can be caused by your tongue or sagging muscles in your throat. In fact, a person who suffers from sleep apnea may unknowingly wake up more than 100 times a night. If not addressed,... read more »