Your teeth are truly amazing! So are your jaws. Your teeth are coated in enamel, which is extremely resilient and is actually harder than any other substance in your body (yep, that includes your bones). Your jaws are extraordinarily strong, as well, which means the force you create when you bite down is extreme. While […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Dental Hygiene During Cold And Flu Season
Ah, the joys of the changing of the seasons! On one hand, the fall months beckon in cozy days with a crisp chill in the air, holidays are ushered in and promise some exceptionally delicious foods, and it’s time to wrap up in sweaters and celebrate! That is, assuming you are very good at avoiding […]
Broken Teeth: Things You Should Definitely Know
On one hand, you might feel like talking about broken teeth is like jinxing yourself and you certainly don’t want to end up with smile damage! On the other hand, you may have heard that avoiding this type of damage is actually something that you can accomplish most of the time. So, what to do […]
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3 Tips For Back Teeth
You remember those back teeth of yours? You know, the ones that rest far behind all the others in your smile? Well, it’s entirely possible that even with your excellent dental hygiene that you perform on a daily basis, you may require some tips to clean them effectively and thoroughly. Not sure what more you […]
Dental Hygiene And Braces
Whether you have braces, your little one has braces, or even your spouse has braces, you might find that this is a whole new ballgame when it comes to dental hygiene. What was once a simple process now seems like brand new, uncharted territory that has you feeling standoffish and a little scared. Care, of […]
Dental Help: Save Yourself From The Worst Vacation
When it comes to your smile health and vacation, we encourage you to remember that you can have a wonderful time if you consider some important tidbits before you embark on your journey. Or, you can proceed with reckless abandon and risk having the worst vacation ever! How to achieve the former? We can help. […]
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Dental Hygiene: Don’t Give Into The Urge To Skip
There will likely be more than one time in your life during which you think to yourself, “I think I’ll skip my dental hygiene just this once!” Unfortunately, this will not provide you with any benefits whatsoever. While you go on about your business, assuming this one little skipped brushing (and flossing) session is no big […]
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How Too Much Force Can Cause Problems
You might not spend much time thinking about the amount of pressure placed against your teeth and jaws every single day. However, particularly when you overlook this factor, it can end up wreaking havoc on your oral health in a variety of ways. Did you know that keeping teeth and gums (and surrounding tissues) safe […]
Fruit Concerns: A Dental Health Quiz
What’s the story with fruit, you might wonder to yourself. One second, your family doctor is asking about your diet and whether you get enough fruits and vegetables every day. The next, we are asking about how much fruit you consume on a daily basis because it may be the cause of oral health issues, […]
July: How To Safely Enjoy This Sugary Month
Are you aware that July is absolutely packed full of “holidays” that are sugar related in some way? For instance, this month celebrates Chocolate Day, National Ice Cream Day, Peach Ice Cream Day, and the list continues. If you happen to have a penchant for joining in the fun, you may wonder if you can […]
