Counterproductive Brushing Habits & Fixes
If you brush your teeth at least twice a day, you’re doing great. Regular brushing is the key to preventing tooth pain & expensive procedures. But incorrect brushing can harm your smile. Below are a couple of issues that may be harming your teeth, all while you thought you were doing them……
Solutions for Slowing Sensitivity in Teeth
As our teeth are exposed to more & more foods that wear away enamel, our teeth can become sensitive to things like hot & cold food & drink. This sensitivity can be a sign of a cavity, but there are steps you can take to mitigate this feeling & maybe even avoid a filling or more…
Cleaning Your Mouthguard
Whether you have a sports mouthguard to protect your teeth while you play sports or a night guard to prevent you from grinding your teeth at night, you probably have a few questions about how you should take care of your mouthguard. That’s why we’re here to explain some of the best practices when…
Foods That Are Good for Your Teeth
We hear a lot about what foods are bad for our teeth, but there are actually lots of foods that contain minerals & vitamins that are good for your teeth. Unsurprisingly, foods that are good for your teeth are also good for your overall health!
How Long Should You Keep Wearing Your Retainer?
More and more people are getting braces to straighten their smiles, but there’s more to improving your teeth than just braces—you’ll need to wear a retainer afterward. Your orthodontist gives you instructions to wear it for a few months, but what about after that?
Is An Electric Toothbrush the Smartest Option?
Technology is constantly changing & it’s easy to get wrapped up in all the new stuff. Smart phones, smart homes, smart televisions, smart cars. When it comes to your dental care, is the most recent tech the best option?
Bruised Teeth & How to Avoid Them
Like other body parts, your teeth can get bruised. That might sound strange, but it’s true. The most common tooth traumas are chipping & getting knocked out altogether. If your tooth is hit with enough force, it can bruise & discolor & will certainly require a dentist’s attention.
Nervous Parent, Nervous Kid?
Just because you’re a nervous patient doesn’t mean your little one should inherit your fears. A matter-of-fact attitude about the dentist & oral health will quickly be absorbed by your children & experts agree that introducing children early & often to the dentist office is a big help.…
What Teeth Can Tell You: Dental Forensics and Anthropology
Most people know what the average dentist does, but did you know there are dental specialists who work primarily outside the medical field? Forensic and anthropological dentists may not be traditional tooth doctors, but their work is still heavily related to and reliant on teeth.
How Useful Are Floss Holders?
The answer is: it depends on the person. We all know that flossing is important for your dental hygiene. But it can also be pretty hard to do, especially reaching the teeth in the back! Fortunately, there are helpful tools called “floss holders” that do almost exactly what you would expect. Your…