Even with regular brushing, certain foods aren’t good for your teeth. Acidic foods, like root beer, honey, ketchup, raisins and even some veggies, can hurt your teeth and ruin your enamel! Always be sure to brush brush brush after you…
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Halitosis
It’s an age-old question: “How does my breath smell?” Where does smelly breath—sometimes called halitosis—come from? It comes from bacteria in the mouth, and what it smells like can depend on external factors like food or internal factors like a…
Ask Dr. Rob & Dr. Cody: Should I use a firm or soft bristle toothbrush?
Standing in the toothbrush aisle can be overwhelming. Brands, prices, sizes, colors—it’s enough to make your head spin. While all of these things may be a factor in your toothbrush choice, there’s something even more important that you may be…
Why Does My Tooth Hurt?
Of all pain, tooth pain is definitely some of the worst. Tooth pain can be caused by a number of things and take on a lot of different forms. In adults, tooth pain can be a sign of decay, infection,…
The Truth about Teeth Whitening
Fifty percent (50%) of people say that someone’s smile is the first thing they notice about them. But many people are self-conscious about their smiles, which makes them less inclined to smile in pictures, or even in person. Some typical…
Springtime Allergies & Your Teeth
If your teeth start to ache as the birds start to chirp, it may just be your allergies. Allergies are an inflammation of the different sinuses in our heads, which is why so many people get headaches or complain that…
Mouth Guards
Since school is rapidly approaching (sorry, kids!) that means so are school sports. As you prepare your child for a new sport or a new season of an old sport, we want to stress the importance of making a mouth…
Common Brushing Mistakes
It seems almost crazy that we could mess up something we have been doing at least twice a day for our entire lives. But making mistakes in your brushing routine is more common than you may think. Here are five…
Why consider Invisalign
Sure, there are other options out there for straightening your teeth, but none offers the level of comfort, convenience, and confidence that you’ll find with Invisalign®. And no matter what stage you’re at in life, you’ll appreciate how our cutting-edge…
Importance of brushing
Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste is essential to good oral health. Not only does brushing your teeth help prevent tooth decay, it also helps prevent gum disease, which is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults…