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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

It’s been a while since you’ve seen your dentist. No worries, your dental hygienist can help you get your oral health back on track. We all build up plaque, a soft, sticky substance that forms on teeth. Over time, minerals in our saliva can mineralize soft plaque into a hard substance known as tartar buildup. […]

We’ve all struggled with sickness enough to know that it’s not fun. Chances are you’ve heard your fair share of “do this and not that” when it comes to sickness and staying healthy. Perhaps you’ve been told to Immediately wash the sheets, disinfect the house, clean the bathrooms, and throw away your toothbrush. Throwing out […]