Remembering to thoroughly your teeth every morning and night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste helps to remove plaque and lingering food material from the surfaces of your teeth. It's also important to remember to floss between each of your teeth and along the gumline once per day. A daily routine such as this is intended to reduce the... read more »

The dentin and pulp each of your teeth is protected by a durable layer of tooth enamel. This hard substance also provides your teeth with the necessary strength to efficiently break down and process food before you swallowing it. Sometimes trapped bacterial deposits and plaque left behind by poor oral hygiene measures can affect the mineral density of your tooth... read more »

You already know that brushing your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes is indispensable to a healthy smile. But are you cleaning your teeth properly? The toothbrush and toothpaste you use can make your job more effective. Today, our Nicholas A. Jamison II DDS team in Greeley, Colorado, want to review some basics when it comes to... read more »

Chipped tooth enamel and dental fractures can vary in severity. Even a small chip that doesn’t cause immediate distress, or sensitivity, you should still have it examined and repaired by Dr. Nicholas A. Jamison II. The longer you wait the more likely the tooth is to attract bacterial deposits that could cause a severe cavity to develop in an already... read more »

Fluoride has long been known for its ability to strengthen tooth enamel. Exposing your teeth to trace amounts of fluoride on a daily basis helps fortify your tooth enamel to help prevent cavities. To aid in this effort many municipal water sources include a small amount of fluoride. If you live in a rural location, chances are you don’t have... read more »

Sadly, baby bottle tooth decay is a common dental issue among many infants and toddlers. This causes severe pain and discomfort and an altered oral health. If you want your child to have a strong and beautiful smile, then you need to do all you can to prevent baby bottle tooth decay. To help you keep your child free from... read more »

If you have a damaged tooth, you probably know that you should have the issue addressed—but did you know that there are a number of things you should consider doing if you’d like to protect the health of your teeth? For instance, did you know that a crown is an option you can consider? If you fall and injure a... read more »