Go Back to Basics: Teeth and Gum Care
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 watching what you eat, and implementing good oral hygiene, you […]
Dental Health Tips for a Healthy Halloween
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 consumption of treats and sweets in the next few months, […]
National Dental Hygiene Month Facts and Myths
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 Month helps serve as a reminder that everyone should be […]
Exercise and Tone While You Brush
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 a chore to many. Even though being meticulous with your […]
The Toothbrush and Its Ugly Truths
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 meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, and it revealed […]
Back to School Dental Tips
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 are in the clear in regards to sweet beverages and […]
Skipping Breakfast Leads to Bad Breath in Teens
Does your teenager skip breakfast often? Maybe they don’t like to eat first thing in the morning, or maybe they like to just roll out of bed and rush out of the house each morning? If so, you might want to get them to slow down and have a good breakfast daily, for their mouth […]
Alcohol’s Effect on Oral Health
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 regular alcohol user. Brazilian researchers have discovered that the consumption […]
Saliva: Protector of Teeth
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 actively protect the teeth from damage by Streptococcus mutans, a […]
Menopause and Dental Health
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 by age 50, about 80 percent of women begin to […]