Forestream Dental Group Blog

A good oral hygiene routine is needed to keep a healthy mouth and smile. Even with a good regimen, tooth decay and other issues can still develop. Good oral health can also help prevent other health conditions from developing.

Each of our teeth has a soft inner area protected by the hard outer layer of enamel. Around each tooth, our gums form a seal between the root area and the rest of the mouth. However, bacteria and infections can still form in this root...

Even with frequent brushing, flossing, and antiseptic mouthwash, stubborn bad breath can remain and leave you looking for other treatments. Although brushing, flossing, and using a good mouthwash is essential for a healthy mouth, they do not always address certain causes of bad breath.

At Forestream Dental, Dr. Evola and the team offer the BreathRX System to help address...

Uneven or crooked teeth might keep you from having the glowing smile you want and cause you to hide your natural smile. In some cases, orthodontic devices such as retainers and braces can help straighten teeth and bring them into better alignment.

However, these treatments do not address teeth that are uneven or discolored compared to surrounding teeth. In these cases, a veneer or crown may be needed to achieve the look of your smile you want...

A proper brushing technique using a brush with the correct hardness of bristles can be one of the best ways to prevent cavities and keep a healthy smile and teeth. However, some areas of the mouth can be difficult to reach with either a standard manual brush or even the smaller head of an electric toothbrush.

In some people, the structure and steep ridges on their molars can create small areas that even...