It turns out that many of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes are actually not too bad for your teeth. Here is a look at some of the favorites and how they stack up. Turkey Packed with protein, the star of the…
Category: Education (page 13)
What makes a healthy mouth?
There’s more to a healthy mouth than a bright smile and straight teeth. Good oral hygiene begins with taking proper care of your gums, teeth, and tongue. Without the proper care, even the healthiest of mouths are susceptible to gum…
Floss then brush or brush then floss?
Show of hands: How many of you floss regularly? If you raised your hand, you’re in the majority – barely. A recent study found that only 50.5% of Americans floss every day even though the American Dental Association recommends it.…
Tackling the fear of the dentist
A new environment, new instruments, strangers – it’s completely expected for a child to be frightened their first couple of times visiting the dentist. So how do you make a trip to the dentist less scary? Here are a few…
Get straighter teeth with Invisalign®
Did you know that as we age, our teeth move? The good news is there is a way to straighten teeth crooked teeth without the ugly metal braces you remember from your teenage years, thanks to Invisalign®. Due to recent…
Is vaping a safe alternative to cigarettes?
As vaping has grown in popularity, so has the belief that it is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. While e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they do contain nicotine, which can be harmful. As the long-term effects of vaping continued…
The importance of brushing your tongue
Did you know that cleaning your tongue is just as important as brushing and flossing? It’s true! The tongue is covered with bacteria that cling to the crevices and elevations of your tongue. There are many tools you can buy…
Oral Cancer Awareness
With an estimated 50,000 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year, it is important to understand the risks, facts, and symptoms associated with this disease. If diagnosed and treated early, oral cancer has an 80 to 90% survival rate.…
Gum sensitivity
Initially, the main concern for many when it comes to sensitive gums is the pain they feel when eating or brushing. And while this is something to worry about, the bigger concern should be that there is a significant oral…
What’s for breakfast?
We’ve heard it before – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, what’s just as important as eating breakfast is making sure you’re eating the right things for breakfast. Here’s a look at what you should and…