An important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy is your toothbrush.That might seem so obvious that it’s not worth saying, but you’d be surprised how many basic mistakes people make when it comes to their toothbrushes. We want to make sure our patients will get the most out of their best teeth-cleaning tools!1. […]
We all want white, straight, beautiful teeth so that we can dazzle everyone with our smiles.Unfortunately, sometimes stains can get in the way of this goal, and they come in several different types. Let’s take a look at a few of the main types of tooth stains and how they happen.FluorosisSometimes white spots can appear […]
One of the main things people overlook about a daily oral hygiene routine is cleaning their tongues.That’s right, it doesn’t stop with brushing twice a day for two minutes with a soft-bristled brush and flossing daily. The rough surface of the tongue makes it the perfect place for all kinds of bacteria to hide and […]
Human teeth are awesome. We wouldn’t have dedicated our professional lives to working with them if we didn’t think so.There are so many things they can do, from chewing food to providing support for the structure of our faces to facilitating clear speech to being part of our beautiful smiles. Unfortunately, a lot of people […]
How much do you know about what’s on the inside of your teeth?Let’s take a quick look! We feel that the more our patients know about the structure and anatomy of teeth, the better they will understand how to take good care of them and how important that is. Let’s start at the roots and […]
The amount of work it takes to keep a smile healthy and strong can vary from person to person.For some people, simply sticking to a good daily regimen of brushing and flossing and visiting the dentist a couple of times a year is enough to keep the cavities away. For others, particularly those with a […]
You’ve probably heard before that it’s bad to chew ice, but do you know why that is?Let’s take a closer look at the damage ice can do to teeth and why many people want to chew ice in the first place.Pagophagia: Compulsive Ice EatingIce eating actually has a scientific name: pagophagia. It isn’t just a […]
Most of us learn a little about the pH scale in our science classes as teenagers.What does that have to do with oral health, though? A lot, actually, which is why we’re going to take this opportunity to give our patients a quick refresher on the basics of pH.What Is pH and What Does It […]
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 people will get oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer in 2020.The death rate of these types of cancer has been decreasing over the last three decades, and we want to help continue that trend by educating our patients on the symptoms and risk factors.Learn the Risk FactorsSeveral risk […]
Just about anyone who’s been to the dentist has had dental X-rays taken.How much do you know about the role they play in dental care? Let’s take a quick look at the different types of dental X-rays and what we use them for.Seeing Inside Your Teeth: The Value of X-RaysOne of the main goals of […]
