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 […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Q&A: Gagging At The Dentist
If you are someone who struggles with a gag reflex that won’t let you enjoy a relaxing dental checkup or any other type of dental care, we understand that you may be feeling quite stressed. Particularly if you want to come in for care but your gagging makes it nearly unbearable, it may be time […]
3 Tips: Facial Protection
Didn’t ever give much thought to protecting your face? When you’re in contact with our dental team, this is something you will hear about quite a lot! Particularly during the month of April, which (among other things) is National Facial Protection Month. If you haven’t considered the possible injuries that can happen as the result […]
What Happens If I Avoid Dental Hygiene?
It’s one thing to ask about how to improve your dental hygiene. It’s an entirely different thing to decide to just give it up for a while. While we understand that you can face moments when you feel tired of brushing and flossing (for which we encourage you to speak with us for some helpful […]
3 Reasons To Stop Complaining About Dental Hygiene
Have you been complaining an awful lot about dental hygiene lately? What seems to be the problem? Do you complain that you don’t have time to brush and floss? Are your fingertips falling asleep during flossing, so you just can’t stand doing it anymore? Feel like every time you go to the store, you seem […]
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Dry Mouth: What’s Happening?
If you were asked to use a single word to describe what your mouth has been feeling like on a regular basis, which term would you choose? Would it be: Desert, parched, cottony, sticky, dry? If you came up with one of these (or something similar), you may be dealing with dry mouth. While you […]
3 Important Things About Spring
There are tons of wonderful things to be said about spring. You can certainly hear this season mentioned lovingly in songs, in poetry, and more. However, when it comes to the way it affects your smile and oral health, you might have a few bones to pick with this otherwise beautiful time of year. Find […]
Is My Dental Hygiene Drying Out My Lips?
If your lips are becoming dry during your dental hygiene sessions, it’s probably not the brushing and flossing itself. Instead, your lips are likely already somewhat dried out before you start. As you brush, toothpaste on cracked lips will certainly feel unpleasant. Stretching your mouth open to floss may aggravate this problem, as well. So, […]
Dental Hygiene Is No Match For GERD
Are you pretty certain that you’re suffering from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)? Do you figure that the acid you can taste in your mouth is probably not very good for your oral health but you hope as long as you brush and floss regularly, you’ll be in good shape? Unfortunately, dental hygiene is no match […]
Disorders Not Related To Dental Hygiene
You may be wondering to yourself how you could possibly need any kind of treatment if you’ve been practicing exceptional dental hygiene and coming in for preventive visits. Is it really possible that something could go wrong? What you need to realize is that there are two main areas of issues that may negatively affect […]
