by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | General Dentistry
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...
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog
Dry Mouth What is Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)? Xerostomia is a condition related to the salivary glands, which help keep the mouth moist, thus preventing decay and other oral health problems. When the salivary glands do not work properly, the amount of saliva in the mouth...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog
Halitosis (Bad Breath) Halitosis, an Embarrassing Situation Halitosis, or bad breath, affects more than 80 million people in the United States. In most cases, people with bad breath aren’t even aware of the problem. Halitosis has a significant impact, both...
by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | General Dentistry
What are Veneers? Veneers Ultra-thin shells of porcelain called Veneers can be bonded to front teeth to improve the appearance and enhance a person’s smile. One of the benefits of this procedure is that it requires less local anesthesia and in some cases, can...
by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | Blog
The Correlation between Oral Health, Heart Disease, and Diabetes The Correlation between Oral Health, Heart Disease, and Diabetes. Two more recent studies further reinforce the link between oral health and systemic health. The first study, Cochrane Database of...
