Are you currently suffering from dental erosion? Are you aware of what the main risks of it are? Dental erosion is the process by which your tooth enamel has begun to wear down. Tooth enamel is the thin protective layer on our teeth that exists to protect the inner workings of a tooth, including the dentin and pulp. If the... read more »
Dr. John F. Lann and our team always welcome questions from our patients in Round Rock, Texas, about their smile health. We look forward to supporting all of your oral health efforts to help create confident smiles. To help make this possible, we recommend excellent oral hygiene habits as the foundation to a successful smile. Your daily efforts lay the... read more »
An inadequate or inconsistent oral hygiene routine can allow the natural bacteria in your mouth to exploit and weaken your tooth enamel. If this is not counteracted in a timely fashion, it can allow a small cavity to form. If a cavity is treated early, your John F. Lann, DDS - Round Rock TX Dentist dentist can repair it with... read more »
Did you know that the bacteria in your mouth feeds off of sugars in your foods? Over 700 types of bacteria have been discovered in the mouth. So when we eat, our food can feed bacteria which allows them to create lactic acid which causes tooth decay. According to the International Journal of Drug Testing, a healthy pH for saliva... read more »