Top 10 Toothbrushing Tips
Brush your teeth at least twice a day for at least 2 minutes each time. Use fluoridated toothpaste (kids use children’s toothpaste) about the size of a pea on your brush. Stay away from abrasive toothpastes. Common abrasives include calcium phosphates, alumina,...
Tips For Patients With Fixed Retainers
MANY PEOPLE, AFTER COMPLETING orthodontic treatment, are fitted with a fixed retainer—a thin wire that’s bonded to the back of teeth…
10 Fun Dental Facts You Probably Didn’t Know!
THE TRUTH IS, our teeth are amazing! We’d like to celebrate our teeth by presenting you with some interesting dental facts you may not have known!
Does Your Child Grind Their Teeth?
MANY PARENTS HAVE heard their children (loudly) grinding their teeth while they sleep at night, or even during waking hours…
Mouth Sores
Mouth sores—they can be painful and irritating when you eat certain foods, when you bump them with your tongue or teeth, or even when you try to smile. They can be caused by ill-fitting dentures, braces, the sharp edge of a broken tooth, bacteria, a fungal or viral...
How can Soft Tissue Lasers be used in Dentistry?
What is a Soft Tissue Laser? A soft tissue laser produces a highly focused laser light that can be used to manipulate soft tissues in the mouth. This soft tissue laser can make very small incisions when the beam is focused on the tissue. It can also be used for the...
5 Common Canker Sore Triggers To Avoid
CANKER SORES ARE SELDOM SERIOUS, but they can drive us crazy!
The Connection Between Gum Disease And Rheumatoid Arthritis
TAKING CARE OF our teeth may also be a really good way to take care of our joints…
Why Is My Mouth Dry?
SALIVA IS ESSENTIAL not only for our oral health, but for our overall comfort. We all experience a dry mouth every once in a while…
9 Dental-Related Fun Facts
INDEED… DENTISTRY IS SERIOUS business. But that doesn’t mean we…
