Sometimes you just have to brush your teeth in a location that isn’t exactly ideal. For instance, you’re on a road trip and you feel the need to brush but your only option is the gas station bathroom. Maybe you’re at work and need to brush but the shared bathroom isn’t exactly the sanitary, comfortable […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Molar Care: A Few Tips
Have you ever wondered if there’s something special you should be doing to take care of your molars? After all, they help you out with the majority of your chewing and they are very substantial teeth. They’re the teeth that receive sealants when you’re a kid because they can be difficult to reach and to […]
A Few Reasons To Schedule Your Checkup ASAP
If you write down a list of all of the things you most want to do at this very second, we have a sneaking suspicion that scheduling your next dental checkup is probably not going to be included. While we can’t fault you for having hobbies and passions outside of oral health, we certainly encourage […]
7 Reasons Your Smile Is Discolored
What you might not have recognized until just a moment ago is that there are many pathways that will lead toward a smile for which you think it just might be time for cosmetic help. Then again, you may hope your dental hygiene can help you maintain a pearly white grin. To learn more about […]
Quiz: Can I Use Alternative Flossing Methods?
We are commonly faced with patients who have questions about alternative options to common dental care treatments and approaches. First, keep in mind that we encourage you to keep those questions coming! They are the only way you will be able to differentiate between effective and safe care and the opposite. One of the more […]
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Toothpaste Quiz: Get Your Measurements Together!
It’s very easy to just plop some toothpaste onto your toothbrush during dental hygiene sessions and assume you’re doing a good job. After all, does it really make a difference if you use a little bit of toothpaste or a whole lot? As long as your teeth feel clean, it’s probably okay, right? Think again! […]
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A Few Things Saliva Does For You
Have you ever wondered why your mouth needs to be so moist, if saliva even has much of a true purpose, or if it’s something that just happens to be there? To help demystify this particular area of uncertainty, we are pleased to offer you a (possibly surprisingly) diverse list of the ways that this […]
Smile Health: Things We Know (That You Don’t)
As you might have guessed, there are a lot of things we know about oral health that you don’t know. This is because we are dental professionals! As a result, it’s always best to come see us for your twice-a-year dental checkups and when you think you may be in need of some additional help. […]
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Q&A: Dental Hygiene For Sensitive Teeth
When you’re someone dealing with sensitive teeth, you may wonder if the problem has anything to do with your dental hygiene. Is your daily care contributing to the problem? If you were to change something, might you find that it greatly reduces your sensitivity? Since there’s a lot that goes into teeth that become sensitive, […]
Toothpaste Types: A Quiz!
As you have probably noticed if you have ever set foot in the dental hygiene aisle, there are many, many varieties of toothpaste out there. The differences don’t stop at the brand or the flavor. They keep going, including everything from the texture and color of the paste you select to the special features they […]