Gum disease (gingivitis) that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss in the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. Forbes (3/17) contributor […]
Read Full ArticleSometimes our smiles need a little more care than the standard exam, cleaning, or occasional filling. Due to issues with your overall health, heredity, an accident, or some other reason, you may need to visit a dental specialist. Dental specialists […]
Read Full ArticleWhat is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found throughout the Earth’s crust. Fluoride is also found in some food and water supplies. How does it work? Fluoride concentrates in the growing bones and developing teeth of children, helping to […]
Read Full ArticleWhen buying a toothbrush, look for the ADA seal. The American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance is the gold standard for toothbrushes. The toothbrush is 5,000 years old. In many different forms, that is. Ancient civilizations used a “chew […]
Read Full ArticleIt’s those daily habits we do and don’t think about until its too late and something cracks, breaks off, or falls out of our mouth. Then we do a “face palm” and realize that it was something we shouldn’t have […]
Read Full Article(11/08/18 USA Today) A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA, and the National Cancer Institute indicates cigarette smoking has reached an all-time low. About 14% of adults (around 34 million people) smoked within the […]
Read Full ArticleWith Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than […]
Read Full ArticleWhat is the right time and order for the different steps of dental hygiene? Starting your morning with fresh breath is always important; so should it be before eating or after? If your breakfast involves oranges or anything acidic it’s […]
Read Full ArticleThis is the time of year when kids are heading back to school and last minute appointments are being made. The best kind of checkup are cavity free checkups. Parents can help with this by instilling a good oral habit of […]
Read Full ArticleMake brushing twice a day for two minutes a fun event, don’t just set a timer and supervise. Turn on your child’s favorite song and have a two minute dance party! Get creative and switch things up so brushing is […]
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