Updates and Tips

Some dental problems require your immediate attention, warranting professional emergency dental services. Sometimes a situation is so bad you should call your dentist (or their emergency line) immediately. Others can wait a few hours or a day. If you ever call your dentist and your doctor calms you and suggests an appointment can be made […]

Proper dental hygiene is vital for maintaining optimal oral health. Many people falsely believe that by simply brushing their teeth they have done all they need to do to promote dental health. But that is not true. While brushing can help to clean most areas of the teeth, gums, and tongue, the areas between the […]

When a toothbrush is neglect edit can accumulate bacteria that might actually make you sick. It’s important to properly care for your brush, ensuring both good dental hygiene and protecting your health. How to Keep Your Toothbrush Free from Bacteria Changing your toothbrush every four months is the best way to prevent a buildup of […]

If you’ve ever been speaking with someone and they turned their head away unexpectedly, you know that uncomfortable feeling. Are they bored? Do they need to get to an appointment? Is it my breath? It’s not the most pleasant thing to experience. It is a little bothersome to the once nearby us as well. And, […]

Preventing bad dental habits are important not only to prevent tooth decay and gum disease but for your overall good health. Healthy teeth not only produce a great looking smile but also prevent dental decay and gum disease. To be clear, there are several bad dental habits that should be prevented such as forgetting to […]

Did you know most people brush their teeth incorrectly? The popular back-and-forth technique is both abrasive and ineffective. It strips the enamel, skips over important gaps between the teeth, and scrapes at the gum line. Worse, most people who brush incorrectly also apply too much pressure. Especially with hard bristles, vigorous brushing can exacerbate the problem. […]

Like most pains, toothaches can either be dull or acute. Sensitivity to temperature—a subtle pain—is manageable and harmless. Changing your brushing habits or switching toothpastes often solves the problem. But tooth soreness comes in varying degrees and home remedies may not always suffice. Common Causes of Toothaches Cavities, gum disease, fractures, and physical stress (i.e. […]

As important as regular dental hygiene is, our efforts in the bathroom are futile if we don’t watch what we eat. The foods and drinks we consume can either prevent or contribute to plaque build up and cavities. So here’s a watch list for those concerned about the health and gleam of their smile! Find […]

Mouthwash is a part of many people’s everyday hygiene. That said, not everyone uses the product best for their oral needs. This is because many varieties exist, with little information available to discern the differences. A recent Dear Doctor article on mouth rinses aptly categorizes commercial products. According to the author, mouthwash is either cosmetic or therapeutic. Products in either category […]

Tooth sensitivity ranges in degree. Some experience a mild sharpness in moderate to extreme temperatures. Others endure constant soreness, throbbing, and tingling—signs of larger dental concerns. Most people experience tooth sensitivity between the ages of 20 and 40. Interestingly, research posits women are more susceptible than men. That said, anyone can develop sensitivities without proper dental care […]