Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry

Can You Really Damage Your Enamel?

The enamel on your teeth – or the outermost layer of your tooth tissue – is something that provides protection to the internal portion of your tooth, where blood flow and the arrival of nutrients take place. When this extremely hard, outer layer becomes damaged, it leaves your tooth vulnerable to a host of seriously… Read more »

Toothpaste Tips

By now, you just might have mastered what it takes to select a toothbrush that will offer effective dental hygiene for your smile. You are likely polishing your skills at both brushing and flossing and have become an expert on what makes prevention so important. However, it’s entirely possible that the best way to choose… Read more »

Canker Sore Or Cold Sore?

Are you feeling completely confused about what’s happening with your oral health? If you are experiencing mouth sores, you may not have the faintest idea whether what you’re seeing is a canker sore or a cold sore. After all, both begin with the letter “c” and show up in the general vicinity of your mouth… Read more »

2 Reasons To Contact Us ASAP

We encourage you to contact us ASAP if you think you are in need of help with your oral health, if you have a list of questions, if you need a cleaning, if you want to make changes – the list goes on and on. However, we find that patients are often a little unsure… Read more »

Questions About Bruxism Treatment

Are you already certain that you need bruxism treatment to help prevent damage to your smile? However, are you completely uncertain regarding the details of treatment and whether it’s the best thing for your grinding or clenching? Rest assured, oral appliance therapy is one of the gentlest and most accommodating of treatments, which will help… Read more »

Oral Health Products You’re Missing

Are you under the impression that you’ve got everything under the sun when it comes to dental hygiene products? Perhaps you assume that your house is missing nothing whatsoever in the way of keeping your smile healthy. However, have you considered potential guests? How about the safety of your toothbrush – are you keeping it… Read more »

3 Things You Shouldn’t Do Before Bed

You know that you should brush your teeth before bedtime – and you should floss if you haven’t already – but do you know about some potential oral health hazards to avoid during this time of night? While it may be obvious that chomping on candy as you doze off is certainly a bad plan,… Read more »

Q&A: The ADA Seal Of Acceptance

Have you heard over and over that looking for the ADA Seal of Acceptance means you know you are choosing a dental hygiene product that will work successfully? Is this about all you know regarding the American Dental Association’s method of letting the public know an item is good to purchase? If so, you may… Read more »

2 Reasons To Stop Biting Your Nails

Have you been thinking that it’s time to stop biting your nails because it’s a frustrating habit – and your hands don’t look so hot? Particularly for individuals who have been doing this for some time, it becomes so habitual that you might not even realize you’re doing it until you glance down at your nails…. Read more »

3 Things You Should Know About Flossing

If you have spent time learning anything about flossing, chances are good you’ve been polishing your technique to make sure you’re doing an excellent job. You may have even spent some time figuring out which floss you like best, whether that means choosing a new flavor or texture. However, there are some interesting details about this… Read more »