When you’re going through the motions of your dental hygiene on a daily basis, you may not be doing your best (even though your intentions are in the right place and you think you’re getting your smile nice and clean). The good news is that there is always room for a quick refresh to check […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Does Harder Brushing Yield A Healthier Smile?
When you need to clean something around the house, you likely tell yourself, “I’ll just put a lot of effort and hard work into this and it will shine!” When you need to clean the dishes, you probably think to yourself, “I’ll use a lot of soap and scrub as hard as I can!” As […]
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How Do You Stop Grinding Your Teeth?
Bruxism, a disorder than occurs when you grind your teeth or clench your jaw, can lead to a number of serious complications. By identifying and treating the disorder in a timely manner, you can protect your smile from infections, aches, or related jaw joint issues, like TMJ disorder. How do you stop grinding your teeth? […]
3 Tips: Preventive Care and Pregnancy
If you are expecting, you may not know the first thing about what to do regarding your dental care. Yes, you are on top of all things associated with essential doctor’s visits, books, and a birthing plan but your teeth and gums? Well, who knew this was important, too, during this hectic time? As a matter […]
Preventive Care: Who Benefits Most?
When you hear us talking about preventive care, do you think to yourself that this sounds like a wonderful way to protect a smile but that it must not be for you? Are you finding that you’re wondering if perhaps particular aspects of this area of the dental field are more applicable to your needs […]
Quick Questions And Answers: Your Toothbrush
Do you know how to choose the best toothbrush for your dental hygiene? Or, do you feel like this is more of something you complete as a “luck of the draw” shopping experience? While it might seem like all brushes provide you with the same benefits, this is not the case. Some are just right, while […]
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How Do We Prevent Tooth Decay?
Cavities are a very widespread oral health issue, one that affects people of all ages, from kids to seniors. Without treatment, a cavity can morph from a minor discomfort to a serious infection, one that could even threaten the stability of your tooth. How do we prevent tooth decay? What can we do to avoid […]
5 Tips For Gum Disease Prevention
Millions of people in the United States suffer from gum disease. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, half of adults over the age of 30 experience some form of the disease. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to potentially avoid the disease and help improve your overall oral hygiene. We have […]
Brushing: A Few Things To Avoid
When you’re making every effort to provide your smile with optimal dental hygiene, it can be quite disheartening to end up with a cavity, sensitivity, or any other sign that something isn’t quite right with your home care. We encourage you to take a moment to focus on your brushing. With the help of a […]
Quiz: Choosing Dental Hygiene Products
Do you feel curious about choosing your dental hygiene products and whether you’re making good decisions? Perhaps you also wonder if, as long as you select something from the hygiene aisle at your local drugstore, any decision is a good decision. As a matter of fact, it’s possible to make choices for the products you […]
