Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed your tongue looked white? While changes in the color of your tongue can be alarming, there’s no need to panic. Many of the causes are harmless and easily fixable. The white…
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Tongue Trivia
We talk a lot about teeth, but your tongue is just as important for many reasons. Here are just a few amazing facts about the tongue. It houses between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds that allow us to perceive taste.…
When should you replace your toothbrush?
We’re guessing you don’t spend too much time thinking about your toothbrush. Sure, you know if you like hard or soft or if you prefer pink or blue, but can you remember the last time you replaced it? If it’s…
Why Checkups Are Essential
We know there are a million places you’d rather spend your time than at the dentist’s office. We would tell you it hurts our feelings, but we understand. It’s not always seen as the most fun of places and we…
Reasons why you should smile more!
Love to smile? So do we! That’s why we were so happy to find and share these great statistics about smiling and happiness. The more you smile, the better you feel. Seriously! Studies have shown that smiling effects certain muscles…
5 things your dentist can learn by looking at your mouth
You flossed right before you came to the appointment and that’s the only time you’ve flossed recently. Sorry folks, you’re not fooling us so just start doing it like your supposed to! Your bad breath could actually be the sign…
Dental Care while pregnant
Dental Care while pregnant Some patients inquire if it is safe to go to the dentist while pregnant. Our answer is always, “Absolutely!” In fact, not only is it safe, it is also crucial to your overall health both during…
Keeping up with brushing through summer
It’s no secret that everything seems to be more relaxed during the summer. Days are longer, the pressure of the school year is off and there’s just more all-around fun to be had. But one thing that must stay the…
Why saliva is good for us
Have you ever stopped to think about why your body produces saliva? We’re going to guess the answer is no, but it’s actually a very important function and one that helps keep us healthy. Each day the body produces 2-4…
Diabetes and Oral Health Care
If you are one of the over 20 million people who suffer from diabetes, you know that it can lead to additional health problems including dental issues such as gum disease, dry mouth, and thrush. Here are a few tips…