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Explore expert advice, dental insights, and practical tips to help you achieve a healthier, brighter smile. From preventive care and treatment guides to cosmetic options and patient-friendly explanations, our blog is here to keep you informed and confident about your oral health. Stay tuned for regular updates from our experienced team.
Is Your Dental Hygiene Routine Green?
You take short showers, recycle religiously and take reusable bags to the store. Here’s another eco-friendly habit to consider: greening your dental hygiene regimen. As only 1 percent of the Earth’s water supply is suitable for human consumption, it’s a
How Often Do I Need Dental X-rays?
The answer depends on many factors, including your age, dental history and certain dental conditions. Most individuals have a complete series taken every three to five years, as well as bitewings, once annually. Wondering why you need X-rays? X-ray images
It’s Okay to Be Cheesy
Creamy, gooey, savoury cheese. While this dairy staple tastes great on pizza, sandwiches and pasta, it also has a potential dental benefit. According to some research, eating cheese makes the mouth more alkaline, which in turn decreases the need for
How to Clean Your Dentures
Keeping your dentures clean and free of bacteria can help you enjoy a healthy, confident smile. Here are some simple tips for cleaning your dentures: Remove and rinse dentures after eating. To remove food particles and other debris that can get
What’s the Wisdom on Removing Third Molars?
Wisdom teeth (third molars) typically start developing in the teen years. By the end of that period, the crowns of the wisdom teeth usually begin to erupt through the gums, if there’s sufficient room. By your mid-twenties, wisdom teeth will
Swimming in Pools of Spit
Hundreds of glands in our mouth produce enough saliva to fill two medium-size bathtubs a year. That’s a lot of saliva. Which is good. Saliva is our body’s way of rinsing our teeth of sugars and bacteria. Besides protecting our
Finding the Right Dentist
Has a friend or loved one asked you for a referral to a good dentist? Here are a few questions you should urge them to ask when making this crucial decision. 1. What is the dentist’s education and training? 2. How long is the wait for an appointment? 3. Is the most up-to-date equipment used?
Caring for Baby Teeth
Good dental health for your baby can start even before that first tooth shows. A soft piece of cloth can be used to wipe down your baby’s gums after feedings to be sure to wipe away bacteria. As soon as that first tooth comes to the gum surface, use a soft toothbrush or soft cloth
What Does Fluoride Do?
Fluoride is probably an ingredient in your toothpaste or mouthwash. What is fluoride, and what can it do for your teeth? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral often found in drinking water and certain foods. It protects teeth in two ways: 1. By aiding your tooth enamel to be produced in a more decay-resistant form.
Are Your Snacks Damaging Your Teeth?
Keeping your teeth free of cracks and cavities can be as simple as taking inventory of your snacks. While calcium-rich foods and crunchy fruits and vegetables are great choices not only for your oral health but overall health, other foods can tarnish your teeth. Soft, sticky sweets such as taffy and caramels cling to your
5 Fast Facts About Your Teeth
Your teeth do more than just help you chew—they’re a key part of your smile and overall health. But how much do you know about your pearly whites? Here are 5 fast facts about your teeth that might surprise you! 1. You’ll spend about 38 days brushing your teeth over a lifetime.That’s over a month
Sneaky Sugar
It lurks in bread, tomato sauce, salad dressings, pasta sauces and a multitude of other foods. It’s sugar and it’s sneaky! If you’re trying to cut more of this nutritionally vacant substance out of your diet, you need to know some of its many aliases. If you’re not an avid label reader, it’s a good