Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry

Quiz: Does Your Toothbrush Have Limits?

When you pick up your toothbrush, squeeze toothpaste onto the bristles, and begin your dental hygiene session, you have some level of expectations regarding how this action will benefit your oral health. Can you identify exactly what your toothbrush can do for you? Or, are you a little bit fuzzy when it comes the specific… Read more »

Why To Pay Attention to a Toothache

Let’s face it: toothaches are no fun. But it is possible, at the early stages of toothache, to ignore those little twinges and hope everything comes out OK. There are some toothaches that resolve themselves (for example, when a sinus cavity is temporarily blocked due to a cold.) In most cases, however, a toothache needs attention…. Read more »

Teeth Grinding: Where’s This Coming From?

Do you grind your teeth in a chronic manner? As in, you don’t occasionally do it on purpose but this is something that’s happening on a consistent basis? If so, recognize that this is called bruxism disorder and requires treatment. Already completely aware and receiving treatment but you’re just not sure about why this is… Read more »

Q&A: Why Drink More Water?

You might be scratching your head in response to the constant onslaught of suggestions you hear to increase your water intake. If you’re already consuming enough H20, then you’re likely in good shape. However, if you’re not (or you’re unsure), then it’s most certainly time to have your questions answered. From our perspective, we can… Read more »

Toothpaste Quiz: Are You Using The Right Amount?

Whether you’ve been brushing your teeth for 20 years or 80 years, the question of how much toothpaste to use during dental hygiene sessions is something that may continue to escape you. Or, of course, you may be doing just what we would suggest, which is certainly worthy of our applause! To discover whether you’re… Read more »

Lip Health: 3 Easy Tips For Summer

Don’t fall into the trap of stepping into summer without protecting your lips! Did you know that your lip health is something you can easily tend to or that you can neglect (which can lead to serious consequences)? To make sure you’re protecting yourself from lip cancer and other factors, take our easy tips to… Read more »

Floss Your Teeth! If Not…

Have you ever looked at your dental floss container, considered flossing, and then simply walked away? Does your floss ever make an appearance during your dental hygiene sessions? If not, we would like to inform you of the things (unfortunately, none of them are good) that might happen to your smile if you completely neglect… Read more »

Bruxism: Common Symptoms

Do you know whether the symptoms you’re experiencing are related to bruxism disorder? If you don’t already know, bruxism is a functional issue that causes you to grind your teeth (or to clench your teeth) chronically. You may do it during the day without realizing it or in your sleep. As a result, you may… Read more »

Soda Drinkers: An Important Quiz

Do you know whether your soda drinking is safe for your smile, bad for your smile, or extremely dangerous for your smile? If giving up this bubbly beverage isn’t an option, do you know what to do to help protect your teeth and oral health? If you’re not quite sure how much you know (but… Read more »