Since your first time at the dentist, you have most likely been told about the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth. Oral health begins with clean teeth which is why dentists stress starting these habits early on to build the foundation as we grow old. Brushing twice a day is a fundamental piece of […]
Since your first visit to the dentist as a young child, the importance of good dental hygiene has been reiterated by many dentists. This is because good dental hygiene is important for your mouth and your body! Maintaining a healthy dental routine is crucial for your teeth and could lower the risk of many diseases. […]
Halloween is right around the corner! It can be a spooky time when it comes to dental health. Don’t let the ghost and ghouls sneak up on your teeth. If you’re worried about your dental health you don’t need to stress too much. If you maintain a good dental routine by brushing twice a day […]
The Benefits of Using Mouthwash Mouth Wash, which is also known as oral wash, is a liquid used to wash out harmful bacteria in your mouth to protect teeth and freshen breath. Adding a mouth wash to your daily dental routine can be very helpful. Many types of mouthwash contain antiseptic which helps wash out […]
Did you know that nutrition plays a large role in your dental health? While brushing and flossing daily is needed to have a healthy smile, what we are eating everyday can either help or damage our smile. High sugar foods or starchy foods help feed the harmful bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and […]
Do you feel that you’re not getting the best clean when going through your dental routine? Your daily routine should include flossing and brushing twice a day but some days this doesn’t feel like enough. Your dental routine is very important and we want to keep your dental health in the best condition. This blog […]
Did you know that gum has been around since ancient times? It’s true, Ancient Greeks would chew on tree sap but the chewing gum sold today is way different. Chewing gum today comes in sugar and sugar-free options, in which we recommend using sugar-free. While chewing gum has many oral effects it can also protect […]
During the month of April, the American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates Oral Cancer Awareness Month. We want to spend this month explaining and raising awareness for Oral Cancer. This awareness includes pharyngeal cancer which is a type of upper throat cancer. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), about 60% of […]
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life. Yoko Ono Both smiling and laughing have been major topics of studies over the years. Guillaume Duchenne, a French scientist neurologist studied the topics until the 1900s, and he found that it takes only two muscles […]
During the month of February, the American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month. It was celebrated for the first time on February 8, 1949. After a couple of years, the one-day event was extended to a week long in 1955 and in 1981 to a month. Now, we honor the dental health […]
