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 […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
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 […]
Help! Everything Tastes Different!
Perhaps you wake up one morning and your usual, favorite breakfast that you eat every single day doesn’t taste right. Then, lunch doesn’t taste right either. Or, perhaps over time you notice that more and more, the meals you tend to enjoy seem … different. In order to figure out the cause, we usually suggest […]
3 Things That Are True About Cleanings
When you think about your dental cleaning that we suggest as part of your preventive care, do you feel like you’ve got the details sorted out? Do you generally receive this treatment like clockwork, while doing everything else required of you to protect your oral tissues? If you’re shrugging your shoulders and responding, “I guess […]
Tips For Successful Brushing
You know that a successful brushing session relies on some amount of particulars. However, if you’re not completely certain about what those particular details are, it can be difficult to finish brushing with any real sense of whether you’ve done an outstanding job or one that’s just so-so. Rather than feel that you’re fumbling your […]
Q&A: Isn’t It Too Late For Dental Hygiene?
There are a lot of reasons you may think to yourself, “Isn’t it too late for dental hygiene?” Perhaps you think that it’s been such a long time, you might as well not even bother starting up again with brushing and flossing. Or, perhaps it’s more related to the current state of your smile (which […]
Implants And Dental Hygiene: A Quiz
If you’re considering dental implants, you may wonder how choosing them may affect your dental hygiene. Will they make matters better? Worse? Just … different? It’s important to recognize that no matter what we provide you for your smile, it will never make your life more difficult. Instead, dental care will improve your oral health […]
Q&A: Dental Hygiene And The ADA Seal
When we tell you that it’s a good idea to check for the ADA Seal of Acceptance as you look for dental hygiene products, you might think to yourself, “Good! That will help make my shopping experience a bit easier.” However, if you’re not really sure what to make of this seal, you may have […]
