Why should I have dental treatment if my tooth isn’t bothering me?? It is easy to have a variety of reasons to put off dental treatment. Finances is often a big one. However, if a tooth is not hurting or bothersome, it is also easy to put it on the back burner. It is actually…
Tooth Decay While most tooth decay is slow growing, when the decay reaches a certain depth of the tooth, it can become quite painful. This tooth pain may be sudden and new. However, the decay usually is not. Therefore, it is important to maintain regular checkups so that decay is detected early, before becoming painful.…
With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to take a moment to make our patients aware of a way everyone can help the environment. Crest and Oral B offer a recycling program for all your oral care waste! Not all oral care waste can be recycled through traditional recycling. Therefore, Crest and Oral B have…
When life gets busy or money gets tight, it is easy to put off dental hygiene appointments. Many patients view these appointments as “just a cleaning.” Conversely, your dental hygiene appointment is much more than that! Dental cleaning appointments involve more than just cleaning teeth. Your cleaning appointment is really an oral health appointment. The…
It’s that time of year again when the mist of yellow pollen begins to cover everything as far as the eye can see. Many of us are affected by the pollen we do see as well as other allergens we cannot see. What many people don’t realize is that allergies can affect dental health. Let’s…
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…