Practicing good oral hygiene can help stave off common yet destructive oral disease. Although oral hygiene at home is important, proper brushing and flossing does not replace the need for routine checkups and cleanings with your dentist. If you are looking to step up your oral...
You’ve probably heard the words “plaque” and “tartar” from your dentist and commercials for oral hygiene products. The accumulation of plaque and tartar contributes to common oral health conditions like tooth decay and gum disease. Controlling plaque and tartar starts with a good oral hygiene...
The anatomy of our teeth is unique. Some might think that teeth are like our bones. This is a natural assumption since your dentist takes X-rays of your teeth the same way that your physician may use X-rays to diagnose broken bones. While teeth are...
You may have heard the adage - a smile is a frown turned upside down; or maybe that it takes much more effort to frown than smile. It is a fact that a smile will bring joy to the person who receives it as well...
Parenting can be tough - especially when it comes to balancing a teenager’s desire for freedom. Although teens assume more responsibility than younger children, they still need help maintaining healthy habits. Teens need to practice proper oral hygiene and receive regular preventive care from our dentist....
Foods that you would consider “sticky” are usually loaded with sugar, and sugar consumption is one of the leading causes of dental decay. But with sticky foods, there is a double whammy … since they are sticky, they tend to cling to your teeth allowing...
A beautiful smile is just one reason to do everything you can to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The correlation between oral health and overall health has been proven so do everything you can to take care of your teeth. Of course, regular visits...
When you brush your teeth, your toothbrush only reaches two thirds of the surfaces of your teeth. Flossing is needed to reach the remainder of tooth surfaces to remove what your toothbrush missed. But you can make mistakes when you brush your teeth that can...
Dental braces are placed on teeth to correct a malocclusion. If your general dentist is also your orthodontist, you will be reminded to have your teeth cleaned every six months throughout your teeth straightening treatment. The appointments you regularly keep that pertain to teeth straightening...
The definition of a well-balanced diet is one that includes the proper amount of nutritious fruits and vegetables, dairy products, protein based foods, limited carbohydrates and sweets and plenty of fluids to keep your body functioning properly (preferably water). A well-balanced diet is not enough...