Do you think the correct way to floss is simply slipping the dental floss in between your teeth and quickly pulling it out? It’s not. There is actually a correct way to floss. If you don’t floss correctly, you can damage your teeth or gums. Also, if you don’t floss effectively, you are simply wasting… Read more »
Smile-Friendly Summer Snacks the Whole Family Will Love
Have your family’s efforts to beat the summer heat resulted in more trips to the ice cream shop than you care to admit? Does it feel like your freezer door is always open, as you and your kids resort to sweet treats to cool off and even to keep entertained? If so, you could be… Read more »
Are You Afraid Of The Dentist?
Statistics show that between 30 and 40 million Americans are afraid of the dentist. There are different levels of fear. There is anxiety and there is dental phobia. Dental anxiety tends to be a general feeling of uneasiness due to unfounded fears or worries when it comes time to visit the dentist. Dental phobia is… Read more »
Need A Great Smile Fast? Snap It On!
Do you have an interview coming up? Are you scheduled to give a speech? Do your grown children want a family photo for the holidays? Are you fretting because you don’t have time for a smile make-over? Don’t worry. If you need a great smile fast just snap it on! Snap-on smiles do exist, and… Read more »
Perform a Dental Checkup at Home!
Every six months or so, and sometimes sooner, you should visit your dentist for a professional cleaning and examination. During the routine visits, your hygienist can clean your teeth of harmful plaque and tartar, and your dentist can diagnose any potential or existing dental health risks, like tooth decay and gum disease. Yet, you may… Read more »
Steps to Take for an Emergency Toothache
The trouble with a toothache is that it rarely adheres to a set schedule. It can strike in the middle of a meal, or during an important business presentation; or, it can develop slowly, remaining a barely noticeable nag until it suddenly blossoms into debilitating tooth pain. In either case, a toothache is never something… Read more »
Dental Implants and Gum Disease
Though it doesn’t always seem like a big deal, gum disease is one of the more destructive conditions that can affect your oral health. It’s also the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and therefore the need for replacement teeth, such as dental implants. Understanding the dangers of gum disease before and after tooth loss,… Read more »
Stopping Periodontal Disease Before it Starts
Regular brushing and flossing habits, as well as regular visits to the dentist are strong foundations for good oral health. When these important steps are neglected, a film of plaque (formed by the natural interaction of bacteria, saliva and food particles) stays on the teeth, hardening into tartar deposits, and irritating and inflaming the gums…. Read more »
What Is TMJ Disorder?
Most dental health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, occur in stages, and treatment depends on the stage that your condition is in. Likewise, TMJ disorder can develop to varying degrees, but it can also describe more than one specific condition. Any issue that involves damage, inflammation, dislocation, or misalignment in your jaw’s joints… Read more »
The Fight Against Plague
Why do parents constantly tell their kids to brush their teeth before they go to bed? Is it because they were told as children to do the same thing? Or could it be that they want to fight dental plaque along with trips to the dentist as much as possible? It is considered common knowledge that… Read more »
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