If you think you’re alone in your feelings about flossing, think again. We hear from many patients who tell us that they can’t stand the need to floss, which is why they simply skip it altogether. While we understand the decision to avoid something you find absolutely awful, we offer you some words of encouragement:… Read more »
Category: Dental Hygiene
Flossing Q&A: Is It Supposed To Feel Bad?
We always tell you when you visit us that you should be flossing your teeth every single day. While you may have committed this detail to memory, you may not know what to do when you experience painful flossing. Should you continue on, hoping everything is okay? Is this just a normal part of the… Read more »
Happy Holidays And A Few Reminders
Hooray! You’ve made it through the chilly weather and all of the hustle and bustle that comes with readying yourself for the excitement of the holidays. Lo and behold, they are just about to make their final arrival. For your upcoming weekend, you get a nice big “Happy Holidays!” from all of us and we… Read more »
Q&A: Biting Your Fingernails
Are you a nail biter? Do you tend to hide your hands when you’re around others because you nibble on your nails chronically? While it’s certainly something that can cause your hands to look less attractive than you would prefer, did you know it might negatively affect your health, as well? In fact, chewing on… Read more »
Electric Toothbrushes Q&A: Navigating The Details
Has the thought crossed your mind that trying an electric toothbrush might be a good choice for you but you’re worried you might be falling victim to advertising or a desire for fancy objects? Fortunately, you’re actually onto something! Relying on a brush other than a manual toothbrush is often a good choice for smile. To… Read more »
Recognizing National Dental Hygiene Month
Did you know that there’s more to recognize this month than the promise of candy on Halloween night? Indeed, October is known for many things, including National Dental Hygiene Month. As a result, we think this is a perfect opportunity to get back to basics and to ensure you feel good about the way you’re… Read more »
Q&A: Is Your Home Ready For Guests?
Have you been spending time wondering about the smiles and oral health of your overnight guests? Perhaps you rarely even have overnight visitors but you are curious about whether or not you should have dental hygiene products ready just in case. The quick answer is: It’s always a good idea! As for the details, gather… Read more »
3 Suggestions For Toothpaste
Surprise! You might not have given a lot of consideration to your use of toothpaste but we are here to tell you that you may want to change your outlook! While it can seem unlikely to make mistakes when it comes to this dental hygiene product, it’s not impossible. Consider a few helpful suggestions for experiencing your best… Read more »
Why Your Efforts Aren’t Yielding Great Results
If you are doing your best but your best doesn’t seem to be getting you to the desired finish line (a healthy smile, of course), you might be finding yourself dealing with mounting frustration. Before you allow yourself to become too upset, we encourage you to take a deep breath, release it, and relax. Simple… Read more »
3 Hints For Effortless Smile Care
If you’re wondering why you feel like the only person struggling with dental hygiene and keeping your smile healthy, there might be some easy answers. Patients who get by with what feels like effortless care are often in on some very easy to follow details that can make all the difference in the world. Fortunately,… Read more »