The Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy and Strong
Once we get past the phase of our parents reminding us to brush our teeth, it is up to us to maintain oral hygiene. A healthy set of teeth is crucial not only for a beautiful smile but also for overall health. Good oral hygiene can prevent gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, and a […]
10 Tips for Maintaining Good Dental Care: How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Nothing says confidence like a big, beautiful smile. Maintaining a consistent dental care routine is vital to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your life. Your mouth is a crucial checkpoint to the health of the rest of the body, not just your teeth. When you maintain good oral health, you are boosting the […]
Common Dental Problems and How to Prevent Them
Your smile is one of the first attributes someone will notice about you. To keep your mouth and teeth healthy and beautiful, taking excellent dental care of yourself is critical. Unfortunately, dental problems are pretty common. That is why we are sharing with you the most common dental problems and how to prevent or treat […]
What is Torus or Tori?
Some people develop a bony growth or enlargement (hyperostosis) on the roof of their mouths or underneath their tongues. These growths are called Torus or Tori (plural). These bony protuberances can either be small or in some cases can be very large and are benign. Usually the bony growths under the tongue (mandibular tori) are […]
Which Electric Toothbrush Should I Use? Sonicare or Oral-B?
An electric toothbrush is one of a hygienist’s favorite tools to recommend. Electric toothbrush bristles vibrate or rotate to help you remove plaque from your teeth and gums. They also massage the gums which allows for good blood flow and promotes healthy gums. The price range varies from brand to brand and each brand carries […]
Cavities are Contagious
Now, this does not mean that if a person has a cavity the people they come in contact with will automatically “catch a cavity”, but the bacteria found in cavities can actually be passed along. As a parent, doesn’t that sound a little scary? For instance, has your baby ever dropped his pacifier on the […]
