It’s often difficult to know how you’re doing with your oral health, particularly if you’re trying to make choices all on your own. When it comes to your dental hygiene selections, for instance, you may hope for the best but still wonder if you could be making different choices that would better benefit your smile…. Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Reasons To Say No Way To Tobacco
How many reasons can you come up with to say no to tobacco? If you were to ask us this same question, we could certainly rattle off quite a lengthy collection of responses. However, for the sake of brevity and helping you remain informed on the important details associated with your oral health, we would… Read more »
A Quiz: Sleep Apnea Basics
Are you new to the diagnosis of sleep apnea? Perhaps you have just heard about this sleep disorder and have begun wondering if it might explain some of the up-until-now inexplicable things that have been going on with you lately. Whatever the case, by becoming familiar with the basics, you will see that if you’re… Read more »
Your Checkup And Cleaning: How To Get Ready
Are you almost ready for your next dental checkup and cleaning? Did you already schedule it and it is quickly approaching? If so, we strongly encourage you to consider some helpful guidance regarding how to get ready for your visit. Rest assured, our suggestions are very simple and will help you enjoy the most relaxing,… Read more »
Funny Sensations Quiz
Most of the time, you’ll probably make it through your day like any other day, with a smile that feels “normal.” However, there may be the occasional break from the expected when a funny sensation takes hold! It might be while you’re eating something. It may be out of nowhere. It might even be something… Read more »
Do You Have Dry Mouth?
When you learn about dry mouth, you will quickly discover that the symptoms and definition are actually described in the simple name of the disorder. Your mouth will feel dry. Your lips may dry out and crack. The cause? Insufficient saliva. “What’s the big deal?” you might think to yourself. “It’s just a little dryness.”… Read more »
3 Things Causing Your Acid Erosion
Are you someone who is suffering from acid erosion? If you’re not sure what this is, we can break it down quite simply for you: When your teeth are exposed to acids, the enamel (outer layer of your teeth) are worn down over time. As the enamel is weakened, the strength and health of your… Read more »
2 Reasons You Shouldn’t Play Dentist
Of course, when you’re not a big fan of dental visits, if you struggle with any type of dental anxiety, if you worry about budget, or if you’re just incredibly busy, the idea of taking your dental care into your own hands can sound very attractive. Unfortunately, there’s quite a fine line that exists between… Read more »
FAQs: All About Calcium And Your Oral Health
You might think that your brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and your flossing is going to get you by. However, even after you add necessary dental checkups and cleanings to that list, there’s more to consider. You need to avoid foods and drinks that can damage your smile, as well as bad habits. Then, one day,… Read more »
Oral Cancer Screenings: Your Questions
When you find yourself wondering about oral cancer screenings, you might find that you assume you have been checked for this dangerous disease but that you’re not entirely sure if that’s the case. You might not really know what to do to receive a screening or why doing so is even necessary. To put these… Read more »