Philip Younts

Dental Health After Age 60 In so many ways, 60 is a youthful, vibrant age. If you want your teeth to stay as healthy as the rest of you as you move into your sixth decade, take note of some of the dental issues that can plague seniors and how to address them. Tooth DecayTooth […]

Germs Become More Resistant When Exposed to Tobacco Smoke One of the reasons we need to brush our teeth regularly is that our mouths are home to a whole lot of germs. Millions of germs like Porphyromonas gingivalis, and we don’t want them getting too comfortable. So we encourage patients to drink plenty of water

A Smile for a Lifetime Your comfort and dental health are our highest priorities. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff have been improving smiles across Cincinnati for many years. At Philip Younts, DDS, we focus on prevention and providing you with the highest quality, state-of-the-art dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you want

The Larger Benefits of Maintaining Good Oral Health When it comes to our health, we’re learning that everything is connected. And that seems to be especially true for our oral health. Many studies in recent years point to a direct connection between the health of your teeth and gums and your overall health. Those with

Fluoride Treatments: Not Just for Kids Not a fan of fillings? Then you’ll be glad to hear that a painless way to prevent cavities in adults is gaining in popularity: fluoride varnish. Fluoride treatment is standard practice for children’s teeth, but not so much for adults. But that could be changing. Fluoride seeps into tooth

Causes and Treatments for Toothache Even if you’re consistently careful about oral care—brushing twice a day, flossing daily, visiting your dentist twice annually—you may still have to deal with tooth pain at some point during your life. Although it’s most likely a cavity, there are other causes for toothache. Sensitivity If you feel pain when

National Children’s Dental Health Month National Children’s Dental Health Month began as a single-day observance in Cleveland, and a weeklong observance in Akron, Ohio in 1941. Since then it has grown to a month-long event that is celebrated across the country. Our goal for National Children’s Dental Health Month is to shine a light on

Resolution #1: Cut Sugar from Your Diet Whether you want to cut back on the sugar in your diet because the new federal dietary guidelines recommend it, or because you want to improve your overall health, we applaud you! While sugar tastes great, it doesn’t do much for us beyond pleasing our taste buds. Not only

Have You Flossed Today? The spaces between your teeth are the hardest for your toothbrush to reach and the most likely areas to build up plaque as a result. The solution? Flossing, of course! We recommend that everyone floss at least once a day—every day—and here’s why. When plaque is not removed by brushing or

TMJ: Symptoms and Effective Treatments Do you have jaw tenderness or pain when you open your mouth, chew, or yawn? Is chewing difficult or do you experience discomfort in your jaw, in and around your ear, or on your face when you eat? Do you ever hear clicking or popping when you open and close