Routine teeth cleanings are essential to oral health. Keeping your teeth pearly white and clean means more than simply brushing twice a day. The tools you have at home, while acceptable for maintenance, won’t clean your teeth as thoroughly as a trained professional can. Most dentists recommend that you visit a dentist at least twice…
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Different Methods of Teeth Whitening
Did you know that your smile has its own superpowers? Studies show that they can make you look younger and thinner—and even take you places. No wonder many people invest in enhancing their pearly whites. If you have been holding back a full-on smile for quite some time now because your teeth are yellow, there…
What Is My Dental Hygienist Doing?
Your mouth is the entryway to your digestive and respiratory systems, so it indeed plays a key function in your health. As such, it needs optimum protection and care. To keep your mouth clean and healthy, you need to brush and floss every day. You also need to keep regular dental appointments – which naturally…
Your Regular Dental Check-up is About More than Your Teeth
Having regular dental check-ups is an important factor in keeping your teeth healthy and preventing future problems such as cavities, but it is much more than just looking after your teeth. A dental check-up involves a thorough examination of your entire mouth, which allows your dentist to identify any changes or abnormalities that could indicate…
Are Your Headaches Caused by Dental Health Issues?
When you think of what may be causing your headaches, many things may come to mind – lack of sleep, stress, poor posture, et cetera. But one reason you may not have considered is that a dental issue may be causing those headaches. Most people don’t expect oral health and headaches to be related. But…
Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Cavities?
We all know that the best way to prevent cavities is to brush and floss regularly, and to visit the dentist for regular cleanings and checkups. But did you know that eating certain foods can help prevent cavities? Food plays a very important role in dental health. Below, we explore beneficial foods as well as…
Potential Causes for Toothaches
Toothaches are so painful that they can grind everything else in your day-to-day life to a standstill. There are a variety of potential causes for toothaches and it’s important to determine what the cause is so that you can get the right treatment. Often times when you end up needing dental assistance, it’s better to…
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste
The abundant toothpaste brands, types, and advertising hype can make it difficult to find the one that’s right for you. Toothpaste touts everything from added fluoride, protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque and tartar buildup, as well as help with sensitivity, teeth whitening, and breath freshening. The purpose of toothpaste is to help keep your teeth and…
What are Cavities and How are They Formed?
“Look ma, no cavities!” was the tagline used for decades that allowed a famous national brand of toothpaste to beat out its competition. To this day, a clean bill of health after routine preventive-care dental appointments includes a finding of no cavities. But what, exactly are cavities and how are they formed? Cavities or “caries”…
Best Practices for Teaching Children How to Brush Their Teeth
Those adorable baby teeth your child flashes can melt your heart. Unfortunately, more children are getting cavities than ever before – about 40% have at least one by the time they even enter kindergarten. Learning to care for baby teeth sets your child up for a lifetime of good habits that will keep their smile…
