As new parents, there’s a lot you have to keep track of with regard to your new baby’s health and well being. The good news is, taking charge of their oral health routine during their first months is an easy and effective way to start them down the path to having and maintaining a great […]
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If You’ve Got Bad Breath, Your Dentist Can Help
Bad breath is often seen more as a social problem than a health issue; covering up bad breath with mints or other foods might “help” in the short term, but without identifying and addressing the underlying problems that are causing it, you might be ignoring a real warning sign about your own health. Your dentist […]
Ask The Dentist: Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?
Somewhere around the age of 18-20, a third set of molars typically erupt in most people’s mouths; known as “wisdom teeth” (because presumably by then you’re just starting to accumulate a little wisdom), there’s nothing about the teeth themselves that precludes using them for the same sorts of tasks your other molars handle, e.g. chewing […]
Ask Your Dentist: What Is Gingivitis?
If you’ve ever seen a commercial for tooth paste or floss, you’ve probably heard the term “gingivitis.” What is gingivitis? It’s a term your dentist uses to define an early stage of gums disease — also known as periodontal disease. Untreated, gingivitis will nearly always develop into full-blown gum disease, which can have profound health […]
Dentist Suggests Best Foods For Oral Health
There’s no question you are what you eat, and every dentist will tell you the foods you put into your mouth have a profound effect on your level of general dental health. Most people understand eating less sugar is better for teeth — sugar is fundamentally energy for the bacteria that cause plaque, helping them […]
Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Good Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is the daily practice of keeping your teeth and mouth clean. To maintain good oral hygiene, it takes a combination of regularly scheduled visits to your general dentist along with your commitment to daily self care at home between those visits. Knowing what to do at home; what to use; when to use […]
Dental Veneers: A Transformative And Individualized Path To A Better Smile
As far as cosmetic dentistry procedures go, dental veneers distinguish themselves not only in their effectiveness in covering trouble areas in patients’ mouths, but also as great examples of the art that goes into the practice. Each veneer is custom formed in a dental lab for each individual tooth — no two are the same, […]
Mouth Rinses – A Compliment, Not a Substitute for Daily Oral Hygiene
Mouth wash and mouth rinses can play a key role in optimizing your daily oral hygiene to maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, mouth rinses and mouth washes are not a substitute for brushing and flossing. They serve to compliment the actions and the benefits of brushing and flossing. When used properly and as recommended […]
A Movie Star Smile Gets Noticed
Movie stars invest a lot of time and money in their smiles. In Hollywood, image and appearance are everything. A great smile and brilliant white teeth get noticed. According to a variety of public surveys and polls, the celebrities with the best smile include: Jessica Alba Brad Pitt Julie Roberts Tom Cruise Bridget Moynahan While […]
Dental myths
It never ceases to amaze me how many dental myths are floating around out there. Whether it’s about certain kinds of food, dentist treatments or just general oral health, there is a lot of misinformation to sort through. It’s hard to make good health decisions without good information, so I’d like to take a little […]