Dental Hygiene Linked to Better Mental Health
Maintaining great oral hygiene can fight away more than just cavities, recent studies are showing. Maintaining your mental health has a bit to do with your smile as well, & not just because…
Flossing Is Good for the Gums
Flossing is an important part of a daily dental hygiene routine. Not only does it help keep teeth clean on surfaces toothbrushes cannot reach, but it also helps keep gums healthy, leading to better…
The Dangers Behind Sugarcoating Your Teeth
We’ve all heard the warning: “Too much sugar is going to give you cavities!” But what is it about sugar that is so detrimental for our teeth? As it turns out, sugar itself is not the culprit behind…
The One Soda That’s Good for Your Teeth
A quick glance at a drug store’s oral care shelves will reveal an array of products containing baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). While in today’s advanced world baking soda may seem simple, it’s also…
Traveling Toothbrushes: How to Keep Yours Clean on Vacation
Seeing the world can fill you with experiences that you’ll never forget. But there’s one memory no one wants to make: finding their toothbrush has been soiled in transit. If you’re planning on…
Tugging Teeth: The Best Practices for Pulling Baby Teeth
Children go through their first set of teeth by age 12 on average. Losing teeth is typically an easy & exciting process for children, but sometimes it can be hard to know just how & when to…
Orthodontics Can Help Your Speech & Your Smile
Most of the time when orthodontics come up, it’s about straightening teeth. But straighter teeth aren’t just a cosmetic benefit, nor are they the only thing orthodontic treatment can do for you.
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…
Causes of Brittle Teeth & How to Care for Them
It’s important to maintain a healthy smile to keep a strong bite that allows you to eat naturally. While certain factors are unavoidable, teeth can become brittle & chip or break too easily…
A Dentist Holliday
How many dentists can you name? Be honest, you may only know your own dentist's name! But you may also not realize you know more than you think. There is one Wild West legend in particular who also…