Oral hygiene is important at any age. When you encourage your child to brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day, they learn good dental habits for life. These tips will help you teach your little one how to enjoy keeping their teeth clean. The Importance of Getting Kids to Brush Their Teeth Teaching … Read More
Are E-Cigarettes and Juuling Bad for Me?
Since e-cigarettes first became available in the early 2000s, they have gained popularity among smokers and nonsmokers alike. Many people choose to use e-cigarettes because they appear to be a safer alternative to smoking tobacco, and makers of these products have advertised them as a means to quit smoking. However, uncertainties remain about the potential … Read More
Snoring Problems in Children
Childhood snoring is more than just an endearing phase. Especially in children, snoring can point to something more serious. Regular, habitual snoring is typically indicative of a sleep disorder. The problem is more widespread than many people realize — roughly 10 percent of children snore regularly. Of this population, between two and four percent have Obstructive Sleep … Read More
What is Occlusal Equilibration?
Your jaw joints (one right in front of each ear) rotate when you open and close, but they can also slide forward and down a very slippery slope when you open wide or push your chin forward. When you close, the muscles that pull your lower jaw up until the lower teeth hit their chewing … Read More
What is the difference between a crown, a cap, an inlay or onlay?
All of these terms refer to porcelain restorations that fix teeth with significant damage. A “crown” and a “cap” are the same thing. These are used when there is enough damage to the tooth that it has to be covered completely in order to restore its health and function. Inlays and onlays are very similar … Read More
What is Periodontal Therapy?
Without optimal periodontal health, you can not have optimal dental health. If you picture yourself with a beautiful and healthy smile, the frame around that picture is your gums. Periodontal disease is the number one reason people lose teeth, and it can have a significant impact on your overall health as well. That is why … Read More
What is the best way to whiten my teeth?
A bright smile is sign of youth and health. Fortunately there are ways to safely and effectively whiten your teeth without breaking the bank. We use two different methods to whiten teeth. The first is very inexpensive and uses a one-size-fits-all delivery system for about 30 minutes daily for a week or two. This works … Read More
To Floss, or Not to Floss?
By Keshua, RDH You may have read an Associated Press article claiming weak evidence for benefits of flossing. Although the common perception is that flossing reduces tooth decay, plaque and periodontal disease, AP points out that there has been surprisingly little scientific research to back that up. I would also point out that there is … Read More
How Can Pregnancy Affect Your Gums?
By Rowena M. About half of all “Moms-To-Be” have swollen, red, tender gums that bleed easily when brushing and flossing. This happens because hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect the body’s natural response to bacteria found in dental plaque. The result is an increase in inflammation which is the hallmark of pregnancy induced gingivitis. If … Read More
Healthy Halloween Hints (from your dentist)
By Sharon G. Halloween is the number one holiday for buying and eating candy-so much that the thought of trying to keep it healthy may have you saying, BOO! However, making healthier choices around this holiday doesn’t always mean you have to go without when it comes to tasty goodies. Here are a few simple … Read More