Flossing is not an optional part of your oral hygiene routine. Without flossing, you are missing up to 35% of your tooth surfaces. Flossing helps remove bacteria, plaque and food debris in places where your toothbrush simply can’t reach. If you have trouble flossing every day, it may be time to consider a different method…
When it comes to your hygiene routine, it is common to be set in your ways. You may wash your hair first in the shower or apply lotion to your face before your hands. For most hygiene tasks, the order in which you perform them doesn’t really matter – just as long as you are…
Do you view smiling as an involuntary response or a conscious choice? If you are only smiling when something makes you laugh or brings you joy, you may be missing out on some of the most powerful benefits of smiling. Consider forcing yourself to smile more and you will be pleasantly surprised at the results.…
If there were an easy fix to protect your teeth in order to successfully and easily (and without any pain!) prevent cavities and tooth decay, would you be interested? Well, let us talk about dental sealants. Dental sealants are thin, plastic coverings that are painted onto the surfaces of the back teeth in order to…
Have you ever noticed that you tend to chew only on one side of your mouth? Does eating a bowl of ice cream or drinking a large glass of ice water cause a jolt of pain in? Or do you let your morning coffee cool way down before you try to enjoy it? If you…
Do you floss your teeth everyday? If not, 2015 is the time to start this very healthy habit. You may not realize it, but dentists agree that flossing your teeth everyday is just as important as brushing. This is because dental floss can remove food particles from between the teeth that are not accessible with…
Are your gums red and swollen. Do they bleed easily when brushing or flossing your teeth. Are they pulling away from your teeth and exposing the roots? All these things are signs of periodontal disease: a chronic infection of the tissues and bone supporting your teeth. If not treated properly, periodontal disease can lead to…
A canker sore is a small shallow lesion that develops on the soft tissue of the mouth. Canker sores are also referred to as “aphtous ulcers” and are not contagious. They are, however, painful and can make eating, drinking and even talking difficult. In most cases, canker sores go away on their own within one…
Today’s dentures are not like the dentures of the past. In the past, many denture wearers complained of uncomfortable, loose-fitting dentures that had the appearance of false teeth. For these reasons, this tooth replacement system left a lot to be desired. However, with today’s advanced technology and manufacturing processes, today’s dentures look more like natural…
Have you ever heard the expression, “you are what you eat?” While this popular saying is not literally true, it does make a good point: what you eat has a major affect on your overall health. This is especially true when it comes to your dental health. So, if you want avoid costly and painful…
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