In the dental care world, fluoride is one of those things that seems to promote a lot of confusion and rumors. From our perspective, whether or not you should use it is a very simple thing to figure out (you should and for good reasons that we will share with you). However, from reading things… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Reasons To: Keep A Toothbrush And Toothpaste At Work
Do you keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your desk drawer at work? If not, you might be surprised to learn that there are actually some compelling reasons to keep dental hygiene items on hand throughout the work day. Never really considered it? Well, now is as good a time as ever to think through… Read more »
4 Things To Remember When Traveling
When you travel, you might take on a new mindset. In general, it’s one of free spiritedness, which allows you to unwind, forget about the daily grind, and just enjoy yourself. While this is all well and good, we encourage you to remember to adhere to the simplest of essentials, so you don’t sabotage the work… Read more »
Acid Erosion: Protecting Your Teeth
If you aren’t sure about what to make of acid erosion (or you have never even heard this term before), first recognize that it’s common, serious, and can harm your oral health. Now, before you fly into a panic, don’t get too worried. When you know what it is, how to avoid it, and how… Read more »
Quiz: What Does My Toothache Mean?
You know that if you have a toothache, something’s not quite right. What you might not feel so certain about, however, is whether that means you have a cavity, your tooth is infected, you’re only dealing with temporary irritation, or something else is happening. How to decide when it is time to come in for… Read more »
Choosing Floss: A Mixture Of Emotion And Logic
When you think about choosing your dental floss, you might not get too passionate about the experience. After all, it’s material that you pass through your teeth once daily and then throw into the trashcan! However, we encourage you to take a step back and think a bit more broadly regarding how to best choose… Read more »
A Few Good Smile Resolutions For 2017
As 2016 is about to head out, and while we welcome in 2017, it’s a good time to begin reflecting on some easy to accomplish smile resolutions. If you happen to be a stellar dental patient who sticks to absolute dental hygiene dedication, then give yourself a quick pat on the back and make sure… Read more »
How Do You Prevent Gum Disease?
Gum Disease impacts millions of smiles. In fact, studies from the Centers for Disease Control show half of people over the age of 30 suffer from some stage of the disease. How do you prevent gum disease? What steps can you take to protect your smile from the onset of periodontal disease?
Pregnancy: Enjoying A Healthy Smile
First and foremost, we offer our congratulations to expectant parents! Then, of course, we offer reassurance that your decision to continue your dental care throughout your pregnancy is the right choice. Many patients do not recognize that this is actually a time when you want to remain as dedicated to your smile as possible because… Read more »
Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month
Hooray! It’s National Dental Hygiene Month now that we’ve entered into October. As a result, it’s a good time to start reviewing your habits for your smile. While taking note of your efforts at home is important, it’s also significant to ask yourself whether you’re doing a good job with your professional care with our… Read more »
