If you are a parent, you have the important and sometimes overwhelming job of teaching your children the skills they will need to succeed in life. The skills you teach them today will hopefully benefit them in the future when they eventually leave the nest. One of the most important things you can teach your…
We know that bite problems can negatively affect the appearance of your smile but did you know that a malocclusion or misaligned bite can also cause a variety of dental health problems? It is more than just a cosmetic problem. When your bite is not properly aligned, it can lead to problems with the Temporomandibular…
If you have children and they are under the care of a dentist, you have probably heard of dental sealants. Dental sealants are one component of a preventive dental health plan and are designed to prevent tooth decay (cavities) on the chewing surfaces of the teeth in the back of the mouth. But do they…
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…
If you are a parent, you are very well aware of the fact that parenting requires a delicate balancing act. As parents, everyday we are faced with the task of letting our children enjoy their childhoods and keeping them safe. It is not an easy task! The same is true when it comes to Easter…
When you walk down the aisle of the grocery or drug store these days, you are hit with a myriad of different choices of toothbrushes. Not only are there many different brands, but there are also different types. These different types include regular old-fashioned toothbrushes, battery-operated spinning toothbrushes and electronic toothbrushes that plug into an…
Toothbrush care is probably not something you think about very often. Most of us brush our teeth twice a-day and do not think any further about properly caring for our toothbrushes. However, taking proper care of your toothbrush can help to improve your overall dental health. Perhaps we should spend a little more time thinking…
The American Dental Association is an American professional association with over 155,000 members. Founded in 1859, it is currently the nation’s leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. Recently, the ADA expanded their recommendation for the use of fluoride toothpaste for young children. Their new guidelines recommend that caregivers brush…
Tooth sensitivity is a common problem faced by many people everyday. You may feel that zing when you drink your coffee in the morning or enjoy your ice cream in the afternoon. Maybe brushing and flossing is a little bit painful. So what does this mean in terms of your dental health? Tooth sensitivity is…
In today’s economy, every dollar counts. Even though things seem to be getting better, there are still many individuals in the United States who are unable to find full-time employment, or any employment at all. This can make it difficult to pay for the necessities in life, including preventive dental care. If you are fortunate…
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