Chewing is often a mindless task that you perform throughout the day, whether you’re eating a meal, snacking, or popping a piece of gum into your mouth. While you might not usually give it a second thought, we suggest that you do so right now! By becoming more familiar with the good and the bad… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Dental Hygiene: Fast Facts
When you speak with us about dental hygiene, you know what we’re referring to: Brushing your teeth and flossing your teeth, of course. However, have you ever dug any deeper, thinking long and hard about why you’re doing it, how you should be doing it, what it’s going to help with, and more? If not,… Read more »
3 Reasons You Should Floss
You know that you should floss to protect your oral health because that’s what we insist you do as part of your dental hygiene. You trust us, of course, because we are experts in dental care! However, that doesn’t mean that you have the foggiest notion regarding why, in addition to brushing, it’s so very… Read more »
Where Do Cavities Occur?
You may find yourself wondering if there are any areas of your teeth that are immune to decay, whether cavities tend to form in particular locations, and how to address these factors. The news you won’t be excited to hear is that tooth decay can occur on any portion of your tooth tissue. The good… Read more »
3 Reasons You Don’t Want To Brush (And What To Do)
Even though you’ve known since you were just a tot how important it is to brush your teeth, you may not do so on a regular basis. This can be the result of feeling frustrated by a variety of factors. While we understand that certain difficulties may arise, it’s important to remember that facing challenges… Read more »
Quiz Your Flossing Technique
Have you had a friend or family member watch as you floss your teeth recently? Are you checking out YouTube to see if there are any demonstrations that seem accurate? Figuring out the subtle nuances that make for optimal dental hygiene can at times feel somewhat confusing. This is why we generally suggest you ask,… Read more »
3 Things That Should Be True About Your Bathroom
There are those things that are incredibly obvious when it comes to the oral health products you should have in your bathroom. Of course, you need a toothbrush and toothpaste and dental floss. So, what else could one need? As a matter of fact, there are some items and general requirements that will ensure your… Read more »
Help! Everything Tastes Funny.
Have you gone through feeling frustrated, confused, and upset because your taste buds are not cooperating the way they usually do? Are you finding that when you eat, you can hardly taste the foods you’re consuming? Or, are you noticing that everything seems to taste funny (or simply different when compared with your usual experience)?… Read more »
Myth Or Fact?: Electric Toothbrushes
Have you been hearing mixed reviews from friends and family about electric toothbrushes? While you certainly have the best of intentions regarding your dental hygiene and the products you choose, you may find yourself stuck between a rock and a hard place on this one. Rather than spending any more time trying to decide who… Read more »
5 Essential Products For A Clean Smile
When it comes to keeping your smile healthy, you may think that you just need a couple items in your bathroom. It’s true that the dental hygiene items you’re envisioning (a brush and toothpaste) are absolutely necessary. However, you may have forgotten about the all-important floss. Then again, you may be overlooking the fact that… Read more »