Most of the time, you don’t give much thought to your saliva. Your body produces it, it helps rinse your mouth and keep tissues moist, and you just go about your usual day to day experience. However, when you end up with an overabundance (or not enough) it can make you feel uncomfortable and a […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Mouthwash: Do I Need It Or Not?
You know that there are certain things you need when it comes to practicing dental hygiene correctly. A toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss are must haves. However, how about mouthwash? Is this something you need for your oral health? Or, not? We are happy to help you sort out this common source of confusion with […]
Common Oral Cancer Misconceptions
There are some common misconceptions about oral cancer and receiving oral cancer screenings that won’t be to your benefit to believe. Remember, this is a problem that can affect anyone and that is treatable. When you’re correctly educated with accurate information, protecting your oral health and your well being becomes much easier. Consider the truth […]
Your Work Space: Simple Swaps For Better Smile Health
You might not put a lot of thought into what you’re placing at your work space every day, particularly if you’ve fallen into some habits that have become second nature. Maybe every day when you get to work, you grab the same things from the vending machine, bring them to your desk, and then get […]
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Toothpicks, Floss Picks, And What To Think
When you’re traveling down the dental hygiene aisle, you’ll see lots of interesting stuff, should you take a moment to divert your attention away from the usual brush, floss, and paste. What are these interesting toothpick-and-dental-floss contraptions, you may wonder? The same is true at restaurants. While you pay, should your eyes wander a bit, […]
What To Do: Hand Cramps And Dental Care
As you know, when you’re making your way through your dental care routine at home, the event requires use of your hands for some detailed tasks. You unscrew or flip up the cap of your toothpaste. You squeeze the tube, while you aim for your brush bristles. You move the brush back and forth, guiding […]
Worn Teeth: 2 Important Considerations
Do you feel that your teeth are worn? Perhaps you can tell when you try to eat that it’s a more laborious effort. Maybe you can feel or see it when you touch your teeth with your tongue or glance at chewing surfaces in the mirror. Whatever is going on, there are a couple important […]
Tips: Prepping For Your Dental Visit
Before you come in for your dental visit, how are you feeling about the approaching appointment? Do you feel completely prepared? Or, do you feel like you didn’t even realize there was anything to prep for and you wish you’d have considered this sooner? No worries! We are here to ensure you show up feeling […]
Dental Care Part 1: Ask Yourself What’s Wrong
How’s your dental care going? If you didn’t just answer, “Very well!” in your head, then we may need you to take a moment to review what’s going on lately. Ask yourself very clearly: What’s wrong? While you may certainly be having a successful time in general, it’s always wise to take stock of what’s […]
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Smile Care: The Problem With Sneaky Seeds
You might not think too much about seeds. Either they happen to be in your fruit, bread, or granola bar or they don’t. When they are present, you know that they’re full of nutrients and are generally considered healthy for you. While this is all well and good, what’s not so beneficial for your smile […]
