Your teeth can last a lifetime if you follow your dentist’s recommendations. Even after hearing a dental professional give sound advice about oral care, many people still walk away thinking that brushing their teeth is enough. Yes, brushing your teeth is very important, but it only handles a small portion of the job. Along with…
The food you eat and your overall dietary habits play a big role in your oral health. We’ve all heard in the news, or from our health care providers, that eating too much sugar in our diets can lead to cavities, but it’s also true that eating other highly acidic and readily-available “diet” foods can…
There are many reasons why a person’s gums might bleed, and certain medications, such as blood thinners, may be to blame. Blood thinners are necessary for a number of conditions, and if you are taking blood thinners, it is important to understand how your medication can impact your overall oral health and your day to…
What You Need to Know to Make Sure Your Dental Visits Go as Smooth as Possible If you, or someone you know have kidney disease, it’s a good idea to make your dental health a priority. For a person with this disease, keeping a healthy smile can take some extra effort. Kidney disease and dialysis…
Like many patients, chances are you’ve been sitting in your hygienist’s chair, every six months or so, admitting that you don’t floss regularly. Flossing is an instrumental component in keeping your mouth healthy – free from disease and cavities. Because there is no instant gratification from flossing like there is from brushing, it’s often a…
Pregnancy comes with many new responsibilities for a woman, and oral hygiene is not one that should be forgotten or taken lightly. Neglecting oral hygiene during pregnancy can have severe consequences such a preterm birth and lower birth weight. It can also have negative consequences once your baby is here. A baby gets most of…
Dental planing and scaling, also known as deep cleaning, is a procedure done at your dentist’s office to rid your gums of harmful bacteria that causes periodontal disease. Plaque, a sticky layer that is made up of bacteria and food particles, will calcify over time becoming hard and irremovable at home through regular brushing. The…
Good flossing habits are key to having a healthy mouth. With all of the many choices of floss there are on the market, it can be difficult to choose the right one for you and your family. Finding one that makes flossing more enjoyable is sure to lead to flossing more consistently. Flossing: Often Neglected,…
It would be so much easier to keep a child’s mouth healthy if plaque was as easy to see as it is in much of the literature available about the topic. In reality, plaque is quite difficult to see, and you may not even know you have a problem with plaque build-up until your gums…
Everyone is born with two sets of teeth; your primary (or “baby”) teeth, and your permanent teeth. Both are equally important to take care of, and equally susceptible to gingivitis. Gingivitis is gum inflammation that is primarily caused by bacteria in plaque buildup. With normal maintenance and good hygiene practices, it is possible to avoid…
