Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry

Why Do I Have Bruxism?

One of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with bruxism disorder is the fact that you will want to know why you have it … and the answer won’t necessarily be cut-and-dry. It’s always nice to be able to trace the source of an oral health issue. However, that is not always completely possible. Does… Read more »

3 Times You’re Sabotaging Your Smile

It’s completely possible to sabotage your oral health. Even if you aren’t doing this on purpose, it doesn’t take away from the fact that you might end up breaking a tooth, dealing with decay, or finding yourself struggling with other challenges. Fortunately, we can see bad habits from a mile away and are quite adept… Read more »

Tooth Decay Quiz: Are You Avoiding It?

Are you trying your best to avoid tooth decay? Are you under the impression that you’re doing quite a good job but if there are some secret tips out there, you just might like to learn some new information? The good news is that avoiding decay is something that anyone can do. The bad news is… Read more »

Floss: 3 Things You Shouldn’t Do

As you have probably become completely aware, thanks to our passion on the topic, flossing your smile to protect your oral health is paramount! However, it’s important that you recognize that you can use floss to your benefit or you may accidentally use it to your detriment. To make sure you’ve got your dental hygiene… Read more »

3 Post-Dental-Cleaning Tips

If you wish, you may simply return to your usual daily life after your dental cleaning with us. However, if you want to make the most of your efforts in dental care, you might want to go ahead and consider a few helpful tips that we have to offer. They’re simple to accomplish and can… Read more »

Are My Products Clean?

It’s easy to find yourself struggling less with keeping your smile clean and your oral health in its best condition and more with wondering whether the products you’re using are in the right condition. Fortunately, as long as you spend time brushing and flossing your smile, you’re making a wonderful attempt at what you should… Read more »

Toothbrush Quiz: Do You Know What To Buy?

Whether you’ve been completely dedicated to your smile’s health for a long time or if you have had a bit of a lazy spell with your oral health but have recommitted yourself to excellent care, there’s something that doesn’t change: Your toothbrush needs to meet some basic requirements in order to provide you with the… Read more »

Dispelling The “Flossing Is Unnecessary” Myth

You might find yourself faced with a very attractive yet completely inaccurate myth. It goes a little something like this: “Flossing is unnecessary.” It’s not true but the idea of tossing your dental floss into the trash and relying solely on brushing your teeth every day might sound too attractive to pass up. Do yourself… Read more »

Sensitive Teeth: Quiz Your Knowledge

Are you certain about why you are experiencing sensitive teeth? Or, does the occasional blast of discomfort remain a complete mystery to you? We encourage our patients to bring this issue up during checkups, so we can ensure we provide you with helpful advice. As for dealing with mild sensitivity issues on a daily basis,… Read more »