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…
Tag: oral health
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…
Allergies and oral health
March means the arrival of spring and along with it warmer temperatures, longer days, and blooming flowers. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, you know that also means pollen and other irritants…
Can morning breath be fixed?
Have you ever woken up and thought, “what is that smell?” only to realize it’s your breath? If so, you’re not alone. All mouths are full of both good and bad bacteria, and while we sleep, that bacteria hang out…
Is gum recession normal?
As we age, our teeth, like our bodies, change. But many times, change can be difficult to notice. And while you may think that losing teeth or gum recession is a normal part of the aging process, it’s not. If…
5 ways you are unknowingly damaging your teeth
You know the importance of regular dental visits, brushing and flossing regularly, and avoiding sugar in taking care of your teeth. But did you know there are other everyday, routine things you do that can cause as much damage? Here…
Flossing 101
If you’re one of the 18% who don’t do it or maybe you do it, but not as regularly as you should, here are a few tips to help you make it part of your daily routine.
Three ways your dentist can make you look younger
For many people, a person’s smile is the first feature they say they notice in someone. Unfortunately, our teeth age just like the rest of our bodies, which means over time our once radiant smiles are not quite as shiny…