dental hygiene Tag

It’s no surprise that taking good care of your teeth and gums plays a vital role in maintaining good health, for your mouth and your body. Good thing is practicing proper oral care isn’t expensive, and does not take up a lot of time! By...

Fall is here and that means that the holiday season is right around the corner. Halloween is this month, and it marks the beginning of what many would consider to be the annual time of over-indulgence and sweets. Many may see an increase in their...

Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? It comes at a perfect time, since Halloween is at the end of the month it helps serve as a reminder to protect your mouth from all those spooky treats! In addition, National Dental Hygiene...

Did you know that proper brushing should only take about two minutes? While many do not come close to taking this long, everyone should concentrate on cleaning their teeth thoroughly. However, in today’s fast-paced world, taking two minutes to brush their teeth may seem like...

Do you share a bathroom with others? Do you have a child going away to college this school year? If so, you might want to rethink where and how you store your toothbrush. Research from a toothbrush cleanliness study was recently presented at the annual...

Summer is soon coming to a close, and school will be back in session. If you don’t pack your child’s lunch you may not know what they are eating during the day at school. Just because summer is over doesn’t mean that your child’s teeth...

Do you enjoy having the occasional drink? It’s well known that acidic drinks and sugary snacks are bad for our teeth, but a recent report offers valuable insight into why you should care for your teeth and gums if you consider yourself to be a...

Saliva is more important than you think, as recent research has shown that saliva helps protect the teeth from cavities. Saliva is comprised with mostly water, but 0.5% of saliva is mucus; mucus contains salivary mucins, which are large glycoproteins that are now known to...

Did you know that hygienists and dentists have the capability to help women become mindful of the effects of the different phases of menopause? By the time women are 40 years old, almost 10 percent have begun to experience deviations in their menstrual cycle, and...

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