If you’re regularly visiting the dentist, you’ll discover there are generally two parts to a routine visit: the examination, and the cleaning. The examination is usually done by your dentist; but often, another person will handle cleaning your teeth. That person is known as a hygienist, and is more than just a helper; your professional […]
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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 […]
Cleaning At The Dentist: Danbury Patients Enjoy Better Oral Health
There’s nothing quite like that just-cleaned feeling as you walk out of the dentist; Fairfield County patients often describe it as a squeaky-clean “new teeth” feeling that can last for days. But more than just feeling clean, there are significant dental health benefits to a thorough cleaning at the dentist’s office — and there are […]
At The Dentist New Fairfield Kids Learn Importance Of Dental Health
When it comes to going to the dentist, Connecticut children are just like children everywhere: they’re, at best, wholly nonplussed by the idea of maintaining their dental health and are more often than not completely indifferent to the importance of brushing and flossing, let alone more involved dental hygiene practices. This is a problem because […]
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 […]
Things to Do While You Brush Your Teeth
How long does it take you to brush your teeth? There IS a right answer according to your dentist. Unlike your other routines, (putting on makeup, combing your hair, etc.) you can’t get faster at brushing your teeth. No matter how fancy your toothbrush is, it takes at least two minutes to thoroughly brush your […]
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 […]
Dentistry Can Enhance your Life in 5 Ways
Dentistry got a bad rap somewhere along the line. There’s no way to be sure exactly when this happened (maybe it was Little Shop of Horrors or maybe Horrible Bosses). Whatever the cause, a majority of the population associates bad prejudices with the word “dentist.” Our office works hard every day to change that perception and […]