We all think we know how to properly take care of our oral health; however, for most people, there are key steps that are often forgotten. We’re going to take you through some important steps for your oral health that are either forgotten are most people don’t know exist. Replacing Your Toothbrush Replacing your toothbrush…
There are many ways to make your teeth whiter. Whitening treatments and whitening strips are the most common ways to keep your teeth white. Although these methods of helpful and show results, they do not last forever. Here are some ways to keep your smile looking bright and white. 1. Try to avoid food or…
Oral health is making sure that the inside of our mouth is clean and healthy. Brushing your teeth is part of it. Often, people forget to clean this part of their mouth and it’s just as important as the teeth: the tongue. The tongue can act as a sponge when it comes to bacteria. Our…
Getting children to brush their teeth is a battle at times and can drive some parents mad; however, given the right circumstances and a little bit of coaching, you can turn a dreaded activity into one of the most favorite times of the day. Brushing twice daily is the what dentists all over recommend but…
Many people will focus solely on the care and health of their teeth. While this is extremely important, it is also vital to focus of the care and health of your gums in order to prevent gingivitis (gum inflammation) and periodontitis (gum disease). Here is a list of things you can do to keep your…
Morning routines consist of several tasks—making your bed, washing your face, doing your hair, and what some may argue is the most important: brushing your teeth. Although this is something everyone should do every single day, it is often not done correctly. Electric toothbrushes can help make this morning task much easier than a standard…
The Halloween season is upon us, which means so are the candies that you or your child will be enjoying. It comes as no surprise that candy isn’t great for your teeth, but some candies are better than others. Let’s look at a few examples of popular Halloween candies and how they affect your teeth.…
Chances are, your dentist has told you on multiple occasions to brush twice daily, floss, and not to eat a lot of candy (or any at all!) It’s not that us dentists are trying to take all the fun out of eating, however it’s important to know what food is okay for your teeth and…
If you suffer from tooth sensitivity to cold, hot, or sweets, you may struggle to eat or drink certain foods or liquids. Tooth sensitivity can come and go and is often caused by an exposed nerve on root areas of the teeth or by receded gums. The root area of teeth, unlike the crowns, are…