Perhaps you remember having to endure fluoride treatments when you were a kid. For many, it was bi-annual visits to their dentist for a dental cleaning followed by a foam-in-tray fluoride treatment. For others, you may recall the pink fluoride rinse that you swished twice a year at school. There is no doubt that fluoride […]
6 Essential Vitamins For Healthy Gums And Teeth
Want healthy gums and teeth? These vitamins and minerals are the building blocks for a healthy mouth! It’s essential to eat a well-balanced diet as it provides your body with the nutrition that it needs. But does your diet also provide your mouth with the nutrients that it craves? Are you getting these six vitamins […]
Is Milk Good Or Bad For Your Teeth?
As with most things, we see articles supporting some foods as being must-haves, and yet the same day, we read articles offering concern for that same food. Milk has shown to be no exception to this confusion in information. Milk is known to supply calcium to help build strong teeth, yet it’s also said that […]
Should You Use a Toothbrush Cover?
Most people own some form of a toothbrush cover. Some people use a toothbrush cover or case when traveling, while others cover their toothbrush daily. Either way, a cover is usually used as a way of protecting our toothbrush from outside germs and bacteria. We all want a clean toothbrush; after all, it is something […]
What Happens To Your Teeth And Gums When You Forget to Floss?
So you are on your way to your six-month routine dental care appointment, and suddenly you realize you haven’t flossed since your last cleaning! Oops. Have you ever found yourself in this scenario? First of all, don’t think that you are alone. Studies show that most adults don’t floss their teeth regularly. Second, know that […]
How Does Toothpaste For Sensitive Teeth Actually Work
If you have sensitive teeth, you know tooth sensitivity is no fun. No one enjoys feeling pain when they consume something hot or cold. Thankfully, many products are available today to help reduce sensitivity so that eating and drinking aren’t so painful. Sensitivity can range from minor to severe. Sometimes it’s a sign of something […]
Why is Saliva So Important For Your Dental Health
Did you know that one commonly overlooked factor in dental health is your saliva? Saliva plays a vital role at the beginning of your food digestion, but it also plays many roles in your mouth’s health. Surveys show that many of us rarely think about saliva unless we find ourselves with a dry mouth. When […]
Why It’s Important To Brush Baby Teeth
Babies aren’t born with teeth, but that toothless grin doesn’t last for long. Most babies get their first tooth between the ages of 3 months and 12 months. By the age of 3, most children have all 20 primary teeth present in their mouth. It is imperative to be caring for these teeth, and it’s […]
Kissing And Dental Health – What You Need To Know
Did you know that kissing can be good for your health? That’s right, and your dentist even admits that kissing can be useful for your dental health! It might be strange to think about kissing and your health when you’re in the moment, but many changes and processes are happening in your body when you […]
What Does Stress Do To Your Teeth & Mouth?
“Do you find yourself under a lot of stress?” Don’t be surprised if your dentist or dental hygienist asks you this question while you’re in the dental chair. More and more signs of stress are showing up in our mouths. Studies show a correlation between stress and tooth pain, as well as stress and teeth […]