Harmful Dental Habits to Avoid
Visiting the dentist twice a year for a professional cleaning and checkup goes a long way in preserving natural teeth and healthy gums, but there are other steps patients can take to improve those regular dental visits. Statistics suggest that as many as 90% of the adult population utilize improper brushing techniques, and as little […]
Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums Through the Retirement Years
Life changes with age and the longer healthy teeth and gums are maintained, the better. The best approach to maintaining healthy teeth and gums is to regularly attend dental cleanings and checkups. In between visits with the dentist, brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily, and using a fluoride rinse will help keep teeth […]
A Healthy Smile and Healthy Body Go Hand In Hand
What motivates you to keep your smile healthy? Do want your pearly whites to stay attractive? Good dental health has benefits that reach well beyond your appearance, though. Many patients don’t realize that by taking care of their oral health, they’re also taking an important step to keep the rest of their bodies healthy, too. […]
An Electronic Toothbrush for the 21st Century
Want a electronically filed summary of how well you take care of your teeth? Now you can! A new electronic toothbrush has just been unveiled that can connect to your iPad, iPhone or other preferred electronic device and will record how long you brush your teeth and how well you are brushing. What do you […]
Good Dental Health Starts Early
Children learn many of life’s lessons through example. Dental care is such an important part of overall good health, and early intervention can make the difference between a lifetime of healthy teeth or problems such as dental decay or gum disease. Daily brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist’s office should start very early […]
Long Term Effects of Plaque Buildup
One of the primary advantages of bi-annual visits to the dentist is having teeth professionally cleaned. Why is it so important to get teeth cleaned every six months? You brush and floss regularly every day, so why isn’t that enough? Every time we eat or drink, the bacteria that live in the mouth attract the […]
TMJ Disorder: Will it get worse with stress?
As a common condition involving the dysfunction of the jaw joint, various types of TMJ disorders affect a large percentage of the adult population. The jaw joint consists of a sophisticated network of muscles, cartilage, and bone that function as a hinge that opens and closes the mouth. This network is responsible for our ability […]