Giving Your Child the Tools for Good Teeth

You have heard it before, “Good Habits Begin at Home”. The saying is true across the board for almost everything. Good habits for studying, good habits for nutrition, good habits for exercise, having kindness, spending habits – the list can go on forever. One vital habit to establish early for your children at home, however, […]

5 Tips for Conquering Your Fear of the Dentist

Are you left shaking at just the thought of visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. Dental anxiety is extremely common. And, although few people actually look forward to their dental check-ups, serious dental phobias often prevent people from seeking proper preventative care. Unlike other phobias that don’t usually need addressing, neglecting your routine dental appointments […]

Best Practices for Brushing Your Teeth

Most of us don’t even think about it. Best practices for brushing your teeth? Is that a thing? While most Americans are content with brushing the recommended two times per day for two minutes each time, at least 23% of Americans are brushing once every other day. It is not just the frequency of which […]

Could Your Bleeding Gums Be the Result of Vitamin C Deficiency?

Experiencing bleeding gums from time to time is nothing to worry seriously about. It happens to everyone! If you start to notice your gums bleeding regularly, however, it might be time to take a closer look at the root cause. To prevent bleeding gums, routine dental hygiene is recommended. This includes: Brushing twice a day, […]

Why Does My Breath Smell Bad When Wearing a Mask?

Wearing masks is the new normal, and you may have noticed a change in your breath since. You can hear this being commonly referred to as “mask breath,” but in all honesty, your mask isn’t to blame for this smell. Think of wearing a mask as constantly cupping your mouth to smell your own breath. […]

Holiday Foods to Avoid This Season

It’s now the most wonderful time of the year! Part of the holiday festivities is eating, drinking, and celebrating – but do so cautiously! This year we need to follow social distancing guidelines, but we also need to be careful with the foods we eat. Many of the foods and drinks we love during the […]

What Happens When You Ignore a Dental Emergency?

Skipping the dentist is never a good idea! When you ignore going to the dentist you’re not just ignoring a dental cleaning, but maybe a dental emergency that needs to be professionally examined. Dental emergencies can include a toothache, chipped tooth, lost tooth, rotting tooth, and everything else in between! If you’re ignoring a dental […]

Is Overbrushing Your Teeth Possible?

You know you should be brushing your teeth no less than twice a day. But do you know if there’s a maximum limit to daily brushing sessions? Maybe you wondered about it before a date or after a sugary meal, but you never took the time to learn about it until now. First things first, […]

How Chewing Gum Affects Your Oral Health

Have you ever thought about how much gum you chew? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American consumes 1.8 pounds of gum each year! Many of us might consider this number to be high, although this shouldn’t concern you.  Chewing gum has several oral health benefits. Yes, your teeth rely on toothpaste, floss, […]

What Would Happen if You Stopped Brushing Your Teeth?

Have you ever fallen asleep without brushing your teeth and figured it was no big deal? While this happens to most of us from time to time, it’s certainly nothing you want to become a habit. Skipping your brushing and flossing can have lifelong effects on your health. It is so important that all of […]