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 […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
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 […]
Stained Teeth: When Dental Hygiene Isn’t Enough
When you have stained teeth, you may find yourself under the impression that if you just become super consistent with your dental hygiene and if you would just brush more aggressively, you might be able to attain a whiter smile. Of course, following this logical thinking process means it should work. Unfortunately, since your teeth […]
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Have Sleep Apnea? Ask Your Spouse.
You might read a lot about sleep apnea and think that it may be happening to you. However, you may have trouble determining whether the symptoms that you read about are actually the result of a sleep disorder or if, perhaps, they should be attributed to something else. We know, of course, that if you’re […]
Spring Cleaning: Tidy Up Your Smile
Hooray! Spring has finally sprung! Fortunately, this is always some wonderful news for those itching for the cooler months to head on out. In addition, it’s known as the time to embark on some serious cleaning to get things ready for the warm days ahead. When it comes to spring cleaning for your smile, we […]
Quiz: Are Oral Piercings Safe Or Not?
If you ask us if oral piercings are safe, the short answer is going to be: No. While it’s entirely possible to receive a tongue piercing and to take exceptional care of your mouth, there are sill multiple factors that can come into play, which may prove difficult for you to manage. We invite you […]
Dental Hygiene: 3 Times You’re Sabotaging It
Did you know that it’s just as easy to practice optimal dental hygiene as it is to accidentally sabotage it? As a result, we are ready to help you out with some important details. “But I know exactly what I’m doing and I’m sure it’s correct!” you may respond. Well, that might be the case […]
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Coffee Or Green Tea? Or Neither?
The age old question! Are you a coffee drinker or a green tea drinker? As you mull this question over (though you likely already have a preference), you may also wonder if it turns out that neither is a very good choice for your oral health. The truth is, things get a bit tricky when […]
Sodas, Juice, Smoothies, And Dental Hygiene
It’s true that exceptional dental hygiene can help you avoid all manner of problems, from stains to tooth decay. However, unless you’re brushing and flossing after every sip of juice, soda, smoothie, milkshake, or otherwise (which would probably aggravate your smile), you’re still in a bit of danger. Not sure why you can’t just enjoy […]
Calcium: Questions and Answers
You have probably heard throughout your life that you need calcium for strong bones. However, if you only know that fluoride is a necessary mineral for your smile but you’re overlooking other vitamins and minerals, you’re not doing yourself any favors! Get the scoop on how calcium works with your smile, so you’re making the […]
