Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in soil, water, food, and air! It has been shown to prevent tooth decay and cavities, but due to its benefits over the past decade, it has been added to community water systems, toothpaste, and mouthwash! Surrounding the topic of fluoride there are myths, false facts,…
Who doesn’t love a cold, creamy scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day? However, for some people, the enjoyment of this frozen treat can be quickly dampened by the sharp, shooting pain in their teeth that follows. This sensation is known as tooth sensitivity, and it can make eating ice cream a painful…
When unexpected tooth trauma occurs you should first try and call your dentist to see if you can get in the office during their business hours. If the emergency occurs outside of active office hours, other care options include visiting urgent care close to you or the emergency room for serious injuries. How to self-treat…
Each spring families around the world will thoroughly clean their homes in a tradition known as “spring cleaning.” The common checklist includes dusting, vacuuming, washing, and shining the home. While the season of Spring is in the air, consider adding your child’s oral hygiene routine onto that checklist so you can not only have a…
Brushing twice a day is an essential part of maintaining good oral hygiene. Flossing is also needed on a daily basis to remove plaque and bacteria build-up. Once children have two teeth that are touching, a toothbrush alone is no longer suitable for cleaning and you should begin flossing your child’s teeth. For children, flossing…
February is Children’s Dental Health Month In February, the American Dental Association brings awareness to the importance of pediatric dentistry through National Children’s Dental Health Month. It started on February 8th, 1949 as a one day event! The event that later turned into a month-long observance which aims to encourage what good oral health care…
Happy New Year! As a society, we place emphasis on good oral hygiene and it seems that this focus is reflected in the large amounts of toothpaste, floss, and toothbrushes we use each year. Let’s take a look at the yearly statistics: ● Dental Floss: Over 3 million miles of dental floss is purchased annually…
One Box of Floss: – Boxed floss is the traditional method and can reach into every crevice, ensuring that the entire mouth is kept clean. Two Daily Brushings: – It is important to brush your teeth in the morning and at night with fluoride toothpaste to remove food and plaque build-up. Three Minutes of Brushing:…
Your teeth are one of a kind! We always hear that fingerprints are one of a kind but teeth are too! Even identical twins do not share the same teeth. Their size is perfect. Elephants’ teeth are close in size to a brick, imagine carrying that around in your mouth! Luckily, human teeth weigh between…
From the perspective of a child, the dentist might be a scary event. Yet, taking children to the dentist is important to encourage amazing oral hygiene habits and keep their teeth in excellent shape. Listed below are tips and tricks to help kids overcome their fear of visiting the dentist! Bring them to the dentist…