The regular consumption of acidic foods and beverages can gradually deplete the mineral strength of your tooth enamel. This is even more likely to be an issue if you struggle to maintain consistent oral hygiene habits or if you've had an eating disorder in the recent past. Without treatment or... Read more » Proper dental hygiene is essential for your oral health. Your toothbrush takes a large role in your oral hygiene routine. Read on for some fun toothbrush facts: The first mass-produced toothbrush was invented in prison. In 1770, William Addis was thrown in jail for starting a riot. He observed other... Read more » The American Dental Association offers several recommendations for maintaining good, long-term oral health. On a daily basis, this involves brushing your teeth twice per day and flossing once each evening. Maintaining a healthy mouth also includes visiting your dentist, Dr. Pam Crumrine, twice a year for a dental checkup in... Read more » As hard as your tooth enamel is, there are still times when a hard blow to the face or other oral trauma can carry so much force that it shatters a tooth. In an extreme case, the damage could compromise a significant amount of the pulp or even damage the... Read more » Toothaches are inconvenient and painful. They make life difficult and they irritate you by constantly ringing within your tooth or gums. This is a troublesome situation and many wish to avoid it at all costs. If you're one of these people, our dedicated dental team has some tips for you!... Read more » Did you know that your tongue has over a thousand taste buds on it? Have you ever heard that your tongue is actually the strongest muscle in your body? Your tongue plays an important role in helping you breathe, eat, and even speak. Caring for your tongue well will help... Read more » Many people are nervous, or even anxious leading up to their biannual professional cleaning. An individual may be nervous because of the strange noises or prodding going on in their mouth. However, for most people, professional teeth cleaning is quite simple and painless. If you know what is going on... Read more » If you play sports of any kind, you've likely had a scare or two when it comes to your teeth. Some of you may have even lost teeth while playing sports. While that was likely a painful event, you don't have to live with that gap in your smile forever.... Read more » If you don't use the right toothbrush when taking care of your teeth, you won't be able to clean your teeth as effectively as you otherwise could. That's why Dr. Pam Crumrine recommends you follow these tips to help you pick the best toothbrush possible so your oral health stays... Read more » There are a lot of things you can do to help take care of your teeth, including a daily oral hygiene regimen, but one of the best things you can do is add regular doses of fluoride to that routine. Our team here at Pamela Crumrine DDS recommends fluoride use... Read more » 
