Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on the teeth when carbohydrates combine with food and drink. Leaving plaque on the teeth results in tooth decay, gum disease, and halitosis. Furthermore, it has been linked to heart disease. Therefore, plaque removal is essential in maintaining good oral health. Let’s look at different tools available to…
Brushing your child’s teeth at an early age not only helps prevent tooth decay, but also introduces good habits. Additionally, many people do not realize that children do not have the dexterity to effectively brush their own teeth until age eight. Electric toothbrushes are the best tool for cleaning teeth in both children and adults.…
Weight loss is often on the forefront of our minds. Diet and exercise both play important roles in weight loss. As it turns out, diet and exercise also play important roles in maintaining good oral health. Let’s look at a few examples. Better food choices As you choose healthier foods for your body, you are…
Did you know that the practice of making New Year’s resolutions began almost 4,000 years ago? Ancient Babylonians, when their new year came around, made a promise to the gods that they would pay all debts and return anything they borrowed. Today, it’s still a very common practice, whether you’re successful at following through or…
Holidays Bring Too Many Sweets Kids love candy, and while we know it’s not good for them, we also know they’re going to eat it. “fun-size” candy, candy canes, and chocolate Santas can be just a way of life this time of year. So how best to survive the holidays that are traditionally surrounded by…
Brushing your teeth is arguably one of the most important parts of your dental homecare routine. Most of us have been taught since we were young children to brush our teeth twice a day for two minutes. But what should we be using to brush our teeth? Should we use an electric or manual toothbrush?…
As your child begins to get his or her first tooth, you may wonder when they should visit the dentist. The first dental exam for your child: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children have an oral exam within six months of their first tooth coming in. This may seem early, however these early…
Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth and the hardest tissue in the human body. Unfortunately, tooth enamel does not have living cells and therefore cannot repair itself. Once enamel chips or erodes, there is no way to get it back. Let’s look at some ways to take care of our enamel so that…
What would you say if someone told you there was a simple way to prevent cavities? What if you learned that it is relatively inexpensive and takes less than 1 minute? The good news is that there is! Fluoride treatments after dental cleanings have been shown to prevent future decay by up to 60%. That…
They say the mouth is the window to the body. All sorts of health concerns exhibit symptoms in the mouth: diabetes and celiac disease to name two. If certain diseases can be detected in our mouth, is it also possible to prevent certain illnesses by taking better care of our teeth? Let’s look at some systemic…