Category: Preventive Dentistry

Time To Talk Toothpaste

When’s the last time you sat around figuring out whether you were using the best toothpaste for your oral health? Perhaps a friend recently mentioned that she avoids fluoride in her toothpaste, which left you feeling quite shocked. Really, you may have thought to yourself, but I thought fluoride was a good thing?! To help clear… Read more »

Q&A: Dental Sealants For My Child

You want to do all that you can to help your child avoid cavities. With that in mind, if we told you that dental sealants offer exceptional protection for hard-to-reach teeth (and areas that tend to trap bacteria), what would you think about that? If you know anything about sealants, you likely already know that… Read more »

Protect Your Smile During Cold And Flu Season

You might remember from previous experiences with finding yourself under the weather that caring for your oral health usually falls down a few notches on your list of priorities. Instead, you feel comfortable remaining in bed and skipping dental hygiene, you stay hydrated with whatever tastes the best, and you just try to feel better… Read more »

3 Reasons To Drink Some Tap Water

Do you generally drink tap water? Or, do you find that you shy away from it because you assume it’s “not as good as” other water options, such as the packaged selections you can find in your local grocery store? If you’ve been giving this option for your hydration a bad wrap, we encourage you… Read more »

Dry Mouth: It Could Happen To You

You might hear the term dry mouth and immediately pass it off as something that’s a side effect of those medications in television ads. What you might not realize is that 1. You might be taking a medicine that causes this issue as a side effect. Also, 2. Anyone can end up with this usually… Read more »

Your Snoring Quiz: Do You Know What It Is?

Is there something frustrating to you about dealing with snoring without understanding why it’s happening, what you can do about it, and whether it’s a serious problem or just a minor annoyance? We understand! What you might not realize is that we see patients all the time who are dealing with the same sort of… Read more »

Pre-Visit Manners: What To Do

Do you occasionally find yourself involved in a discussion with friends regarding how to prepare for your dental visit? One friend says there’s no point in brushing before your appointment because we are going to clean your teeth anyway. Another says that it’s good manners to brush first. These are the details that can leave… Read more »

Your (Embarrassing) Hygiene Questions

You have some questions that you are just dying to ask us about dental hygiene … but you’re too embarrassed to ask. This is something we come across all the time! Patients want more information about something but they’re worried we will find the question silly or unimportant. Keep something very significant in mind: We… Read more »

3 Reasons To Pat Yourself On The Back: 2016 Edition

When you spend time reflecting on an entire year, there are a lot of things to consider! There’s your work life, your social life, your love life, your general well being, and a million other areas of your journey on this planet. The one we are most interested in, of course, is your oral health!… Read more »

Happy Holidays! It’s Time For A Festive Quiz!

As the weekend quickly approaches, we would just like to send out our wishes for a very enjoyable holiday experience. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, spend time with family and friends, and smile that healthy smile of yours! It is healthy, right? Check out a quick holiday quiz to… Read more »