How Often Should You Floss?
70% of Americans brush their teeth two times a day, but only 40% floss once a day. It’s easy to forget about flossing until our 6-month dental check-up, but poor flossing habits can bring on some serious dental issues. How much should we be flossing each day in order to keep our teeth and gums […]
Food Stuck in Your Gums? Here Are The Steps You Should Take
You’re eating and suddenly you either feel or notice later a piece of food stuck in your gums. This is often a common occurrence, especially with meat, popcorn, chips, and fruit. Normally, this does not need to be a cause for concern because you can easily rinse the lodged particles away with water or mouthwash. […]
Resolutions for a Healthy Smile: New Year, Better Oral Health
The new year often inspires goals related to diet and fitness, but another important component of a healthier lifestyle is maintaining good oral health. In fact, a healthy smile is usually indicative of a healthy body as well. We’re about a month into the new year, and this is generally the time when people begin […]
Floss Your Way to Healthy Teeth
Flossing is so important for the health of the mouth, as well as our overall health. Yet somehow – it’s just not done enough. For so many people teeth flossing is at the bottom of their to-do list and one of the many boring tasks they need to add to their daily routine. Some avoid […]
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 […]
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 […]
Facts About Childhood Tooth Decay
Did you know that pediatric dental disease, also known as childhood tooth decay, is the #1 chronic childhood illness? If left untreated, kids tooth decay can have devastating long term effects and consequences. Rampant decay can negatively impact a child’s overall quality of life, inhibit their cognitive and social development and compromise their growth, function and […]
The Sonic Toothbrush vs The Electric Toothbrush
If you haven’t made the transition from a regular toothbrush yet, now is the time. Clinical tests have shown that both electric and sonic toothbrushes remove plaque and prevent gum disease better than a regular toothbrush. How much better are they, you ask? Let’s break it down… The Electric Toothbrush Features: 3,000-7,000 brushstrokes per minute […]
New Year’s Floss-o-lutions and the “End of the World”?
Start your new year off right with a resolution to take better care of your teeth and gums. A small, preventative measure like flossing, can save you money, pain and improve your quality of life. Try out the small dental flossers, they are very affordable and much easier to use than traditional floss.