How well are you taking care of your teeth? From how often you brush and floss to the amount of times you visit the dentist, this short quiz will help identify and improve your oral hygiene routine and related habits.
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If you’re planning to attend a party, potluck, or barbecue this summer, don’t forget these important dental health tips before filling your plate!
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When was the last time you changed your toothbrush? November 1st is ‘National Brush Day’ and we’re talking about changing your toothbrush and the reasons why replacing them is crucial to a good dental hygiene regimen.
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Do you know the right way to brush and floss your teeth? In honor of ‘Wrong Way Day,’ the silly holiday of July 17th, we’re discussing the most effective ways you can practice good dental hygiene.
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“A smile is the light in the window of your soul”- Unknown. For many people a person’s smile says a lot about them. 48% of American adults say that a smile is the first thing they notice about someone. Your smile is important, and in this article you will learn the 5 important ways to maintaining a healthy smile.
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“Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart?” Though research has yet to determine if there is an exact correlation, many things point to the answer being yes! Learn how to spot gum disease, what areas of the body are affected, and what you can do to prevent it.
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April is oral cancer awareness month. Although oral cancer is not one of the most common forms of cancer, it is very deadly. Every year 10,030 people die from oral cancer, after diagnoses the 5 year survival rate is 60%. Oral cancer appears in multiple places in the mouth such as, the tongue, cheeks, roof of the mouth, throat, and the floor of the mouth. At your routine dental visit those areas are checked to ensure there is nothing abnormal.
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Once a year at your regular dental visit you hear the words, “you are due to update x-rays today”. Let’s be real, no one enjoys having x-rays done, but they are greatly needed. Why do we recommend having x-rays done once a year?
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Most parents do not know this, but primary (baby) teeth are just as important as your adult teeth. The position of primary teeth helps set the spacing needed for the adult teeth to come in. For this reason, it is very important to ensure they remain healthy and in your child’s mouth for their expected lifespan.
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