Fun and Engaging Dental Activities For Kids
It can be difficult to teach the importance of oral health to children. A few lessons now can make a difference in how their healthy habits evolve as they get older. Not to mention, problems with baby teeth can impact permanent teeth, making oral care all the more important. That’s why parents and teachers around the […]
To Fill or Not To Fill… That Is The Question
To fill or not to fill; that is the question. To cave to the dentist chair, or succumb to the cavity and forever hold your peace. Well the choice is yours. But we are here to give you all the facts you need to make an educated decision. A cavity, also known as tooth decay, […]
Oil Pulling and Oral Health
In the 35 years that he practiced dentistry, Dr. Richard Sterling thought he had heard and seen everything – until Sherry Geiger, RDH, approached him with some very interesting observations. She noticed an unusual improvement in the health of her patients’ gum tissue, and, as a result, a decrease in overall gum disease. They both […]
10 Jaw-Dropping Dental Facts
Here are 10 fun dental facts that you probably didn’t know! Did you know that… 1. The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That is enough spit to fill 2 swimming pools! Did you know that… 2. People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, […]
Healthy Teeth May Help To Take Home The Gold
A new study suggests that healthy teeth help athletes to perform at their highest level. Unfortunately, one trait that many athletes share in common is their lack of oral health. A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, showed that a fifth of athletes said tooth discomfort damaged their training, and as a […]
5 Tooth-Friendly Easter Basket Ideas
According to the National Confectioners Association, Americans spend more than $1.5 billion on Easter candy every year. That gives me a bellyache and a toothache just thinking about it. It is time to make a change. Let’s hop into this Easter with a new incentive: to keep it healthy and to support our bright smiles. […]
Chew On This! Foods For Oral Health
According to the London Times, the average person spends six years and ten months eating in his or her 70-year lifetime. In that time what kind of damage are we doing to the health of our teeth? Improving your diet can prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay and gum […]
The Gift of True Love
Roses and chocolate: The quintessential Valentines Day duo. Something about those velvety red petals paired with the rich indulgent flavor of heart-shaped confections on your tongue; there is no rival. But wait! If it’s enticing your palette, it may not have your pearly whites’ best interest at heart. Good news chocolate lovers. Dark chocolate is […]
Discolored Or Gap Teeth? Cosmetic Bonding Could Help
Do you have an important upcoming job interview? Or maybe you’re just tired of those little imperfections like a tooth that is discolored or perhaps a gap that affects your smile; cosmetic bonding could be the best, cost effective way to get that smile you want quick. Bonding offers a fast, inexpensive way to lengthen teeth, […]
What To Do About Receding Gums
Your gum line is more important than just having a great smile. It can also be an indicator of the health of your gums. If your gum line is receding it might be telling you that you bit off more than you bargained for. Also known as Gingival recession, it is a condition where the […]