Category: Dental Care

Any and every dentist will tell you that dental care is important, though they may not explain exactly why. Oral health is connected to your overall health and making sure you take care of your mouth and teeth is very important. Brushing Twice a Day It may seem like a nuisance to brush your teeth read more…

Sometimes bad breath is brought on by eating too much garlic, but sometimes it’s persistent and doesn’t go away just through brushing.  Bad breath, or halitosis, can be caused by poor dental hygiene, which is why it’s essential to floss, brush, and avoid tobacco use to maintain fresh breath. How It Starts Bad breath starts read more…

Having fear and stress around going to the dentist isn’t an uncommon issue with children. This is often outgrown, but while it’s occurring it can be a frustrating experience. The good news is there are a number of things you can do to help ease your child’s anxiety around going to the dentist. Here are read more…

Learning how to cope with an emergency situation while its occurring is the best way to prepare. The same is true for dental emergencies. There are many things you can do to prepare for it, such as making sure you have good insurance or that the money is set aside to be able to financially read more…

Saliva isn’t something people tend to think about. It’s like breathing and your heartbeat. It just happens naturally. But saliva plays an important role in the health of the mouth. Here’s what you need to know about saliva as it applies to a healthy mouth. What is saliva? Saliva is a clear fluid, mostly water, read more…

You know it’s important to replace your toothbrush every few months, but how do you keep it clean in between replacements? Your toothbrush can attract dirt and bacteria, so it’s important to keep it as clean as possible. Here are a few tips to help you keep your toothbrush clean. Rinse with Hot Water After read more…

It’s true that what we eat and drink can cause tooth stains. Many of these, such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and wine, are notorious for causing staining. While the ideal situation would be to avoid these whenever possible, but it can difficult since beverages like coffee and tea are often a regular part of our read more…

Every parent wants their children to be healthy and happy in all aspects of life. This includes dental care. Parents may be surprised and even alarmed when they notice that their child seems to be grinding their teeth a lot. What could that mean? What can you do? Luckily, this is a rather common problem. read more…

Encouraging children to brush their teeth and maintain proper dental hygiene is a battle that parents have been fighting since proper dental care practices first came into fruition. In addition to teaching kids how to properly brush, floss and otherwise care for their teeth, parents also have to combat their kids’ desire to avoid such read more…

Your tongue grazes the tip of your front top tooth and you notice something doesn’t feel right. You look in the mirror, and your heart sinks as you come to the realization that your tooth is chipped. Even though tooth enamel is stronger than bone, it can still succumb too poor oral care and decay. read more…