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Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read more -
Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read more -
What You Can Do To Reduce Gum Problems While Wearing Braces
posted: Oct. 14, 2021.
Wearing braces can ultimately give you a healthier and more attractive smile. In the short-term, though, your gums in particular may be in for a rough ride. While we're all Read more -
How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
posted: Jul. 11, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have Read more -
A Little Daily Brushing and Flossing Can Add Up to a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
Little things add up. Like your three meals a day, which could total over 87,000 by the time you're eighty. If you average a full night's sleep every night, Read more -
A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
posted: Aug. 24, 2020.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy doesn't require an elaborate plan. It's simple: Besides twice-a-year dental visits, the most important thing you can do is brush and floss every Read more -
Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
posted: Jul. 15, 2020.
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums. Or is it flossing and brushing? What we Read more -
Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Jul. 10, 2020.
So…you faithfully brush and floss your teeth every day. Kudos to you! Along with regular dental visits, daily hygiene is the best thing you can do to keep your Read more -
How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 30, 2020.
Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're Read more -
4 Ways to Avoid Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 10, 2020.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy isn't always easy—and it's even more of a challenge if you're wearing orthodontic appliances like braces. That's why a fair percentage of patients Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 26, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 11, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more -
Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
posted: Mar. 17, 2020.
While wearing braces is the path to a healthier and more attractive smile, it can be a difficult journey. One of your biggest challenges will be keeping your teeth Read more -
It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
posted: Mar. 07, 2020.
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days. Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 17, 2020.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read more