Category: oral hygiene
Oral Care for Your Baby
It may be six months or more before you see your baby’s first tooth emerge and several months after that until they have a mouth full of teeth. However, that doesn’t mean you get a free pass on your baby’s oral hygiene until then. Many parents do not realize the importance of early preventative dental…
7 Habits That Ruin Your Smile
Poor brushing and flossing can certainly result in dental complications. However, your oral hygiene routine is not the only factor that keeps your smile healthy. Even the most diligent brushers engage in everyday habits that wreak havoc on their teeth. Here are 7 habits to avoid to ensure your smile stays both healthy and beautiful;…
Why Aren’t You Flossing?
Did you know that, according to the American Dental Association, only 50% of Americans actually floss on a daily basis? Even worse, up to 18% of Americans do not floss at all. This is staggering news considering that the Academy of General Dentistry claims flossing is the single most important weapon against plaque. We have…
Your Teen’s Teeth
We hear a lot about dental health for young children and are frequently educated on dental topics that adults encounter. However, it is important not to overlook the common concerns that teens face when taking care of their teeth. If you have a teenager in your home, you know the juggling act it takes to…
Your Oral Health: Beyond Your Teeth
Without looking at your teeth, what can other parts of your mouth tell you about your oral health? Most health professionals agree that your mouth can be the gateway to your overall health. Therefore, it is highly important that you are educated on the ways that you can keep an accurate pulse on your oral…
Putting Priority On Your Kid’s Teeth
Since it is National Children’s Dental Health Month, it is a great time to talk about what you are doing, or not doing, to take care of your child’s teeth. Young children and toddlers are just as susceptible to tooth decay as an older child, yet they require an extra set of hands to get…
Got A Dry Mouth?
If you have ever suffered from dry mouth, you know the desperation you feel to have some moisture in your mouth. A dry mouth can make it difficult to swallow food and even speak. It is a common oral condition. In fact, 1 in 4 adults experiences some degree of dry mouth. Although you may…
Getting to the Root of Your Sensitive Teeth
What are your sensitive teeth trying to tell you? If you experience slight or severe pain when you eat or drink something hot or cold, you are not alone. Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that affects approximately 1 in 3 people. Your sensitive teeth may be so severe that even walking outside in…
The Power Of Your Toothbrush
Although there are still a majority of people that still use a manual toothbrush, a growing number are choosing to go with power when it comes to their daily oral hygiene routine. Power toothbrushes were first introduced to the US in 1960, and they have come a long way since. At the end of the…
Holiday Teeth Habits to Avoid
We can all agree that although the holidays are a favorite time of the year, they can be quite stressful and cause us to slack on taking care of ourselves. There are some important oral health habits that we easily fall into during the holidays. Take the time to care for your teeth this month…
