Bad Breath: A Sign of Something More Serious?
Previously, we wrote about bad breath and the importance of flossing, as well as some of the causes of this issue. If your bad breath does not seem to go away, it may be a sign of a more serious issue. There are a number oral health and non-oral health-related issues that foul breath may […]
Bad Breath? Another Reason to Floss – Part 1
Bad breath is something that we have all experienced at some point, but, if you are not flossing, you may be experiencing it more than others. To start, flossing each day will help remove bacteria from between your teeth and around the gums that your toothbrush is not able to reach. These bacterias are common […]
Do I Still Need to Visit the Dentist Two Times per Year?
Many people may be thinking, with the introduction of fluoride and other improvements in the dental health world, is it still necessary to visit the dentist two times per year? The traditional recommendation is still to see the dentist two times each year for check-ups as well as cleanings. The reason for visiting the dentist […]
Health and Wellness | Unhealthy Food and Poor Dental Health
We have stated this before but is important to remember that your oral health is connected to your overall health and well-being. We want to assist our patients any way we can with their dental health and their general health and wellness. Although sweets may be a treat occasionally, these kinds of foods can result […]
Foods and Beverages That Stain Your Teeth
For individuals looking to keep their teeth sparkly white, good dental hygiene is important. But did you know that certain foods and drinks can stain your teeth? Tooth enamel is the strongest material in the human body, but it is susceptible to residue from darkly pigmented drinks like cola, coffee, and tea. Also, since soda […]
Pediatric Dentistry: Does Your Child Practice Good Dental Hygiene Habits?
Every time you go to the dentist, you are reminded of how important your oral hygiene is. In addition to taking care of your own dental hygiene, if you are a parent, it is important to take care of your child’s oral hygiene. Your child’s oral health is just as important as yours and should […]
Oral Hygiene | Is Using an Electric Toothbrush Necessary?
The debate between using an electric toothbrush and a manual toothbrush is one that our patients ask us about all the time. Oftentimes, our patients will ask if an electric toothbrush is necessary and worth the investment for their oral hygiene. While an electric toothbrush is not a necessity to good oral hygiene, an electric […]
Oral Health | Do People Develop More Cavities When They Are Older?
Like many other aspects of our health, our oral health tends to experience a decline with age. Why does this occur? The most common reason why we experience a decline in our oral health is due to a decline in saliva production. Most commonly, we begin to experience more cavities as we grow older. Our […]