Category: Preventative Dentistry
Smoking and Your Oral Health
There are simply no butts about it when it comes to smoking’s destructive effect on your oral health. Although much attention centers on its dangerous risk for lung damage, your teeth and gums are at risk as well. Your mouth is the first place that comes in contact with harmful nicotine during a smoke. The…
Toothpaste Use Beyond Your Mouth
We all know the primary job toothpaste holds. First and foremost, use toothpaste to brush your pearly whites, twice a day and every day! Considering you only need a small dab (pea size amount) of toothpaste to get your oral hygiene job done, you might be interested in some other helpful ways you can use…
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…
All Smile for Straws
While a toothbrush is by far the most powerful weapon you can use to maintain good dental health, there is another handy tool that will make a big difference too. A simple straw can protect your smile in many ways. Drinking colas, sports drinks, iced coffee and fruit juices may not be on the top…
Dental Health for Seniors
When it comes to a healthy mouth, it’s never too late. Even if you weren’t the most consistent patient with your daily oral hygiene habits as a child, teen or young adult, you can still earn a gold star from your dentist as an older adult. In fact, there are some significant reasons why practicing…
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…
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…
Canker Sores 101
If you have ever had a canker sore, you know the pain and frustration it can cause. Although they are non-contagious lesions, they can be embarrassing if they appear on your lips. Canker sores that are on the inside of your cheeks, gums or roof of your mouth are extremely uncomfortable to endure, especially while…
Choose Your Gum Wisely
When it comes to chewing gum and your oral health, not all gum is created equal. Depending on the type of gum you choose, you can either harm your teeth or help them. Gum that contains sugar can obviously wreak havoc on those pearly whites, creating the perfect breeding ground for a cavity to form.…
