Bad Habits for Your Teeth

Bad habits are bad for a reason. It may seem like it’s not a big deal but bad habits related to teeth can lead to decay, deterioration or even worse! Here are a few habits you should definitely kick. NAIL BITING: Biting your nails is bad for both your nails and your teeth. Bacteria from […]

Best Foods to Help Bad Breath

Bad breath doesn’t always have to do with your oral hygiene. You can brush twice a day, floss, gargle and do all of the right things but sometimes bad breath still lingers. If you notice that your breath still isn’t fresh, try switching out these foods in your diet. PROBLEM: Onions & Garlic: Onions and […]

Best Ways to Combat Bad Breath

Having bad breath can be embarrassing but don’t just chew tons of gum or snack on mints all day to cover it up! There are better was to beat bad breath that are much healthier for your teeth and mouth. Here are a few things you can do: Work on Oral Hygiene – Bad breath […]

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 […]

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 […]

Getting a Kissable Mouth for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner already and, if you’re in a relationship, that likely means dinner dates, chocolates and romance. Flowers are sure to smell good and go over well with your date, but can the same be said about your breath? Whether you’re planning to kiss your date or your dog this […]