Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time over a zoom meeting or in person, your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. Although we haven’t had much control over the events this past year, you do have control over how often you smile. While it’s something small, its [...]
In addition to practicing good oral care through brushing your teeth, flossing and having your teeth regularly cleaned professionally, you can also take care of your teeth through the food that you eat. By incorporating foods into your diet that are rich in the vitamins and minerals that strengthen and protect your teeth and [...]
Gum disease and overall health: Dentistry and medicine have been considered separate disciplines for more than a century despite the fact that there is plenty of evidence to prove the connections between oral health and overall medical health. It has been known since the 19th century that an abscessed tooth can lead to death [...]
How white should your teeth really be? Do you ever look in the mirror and think to yourself that your teeth are not as white as they should be? What are you comparing them to? How white are they supposed to be? Thanks to TV, movies and social media, we associate bright white teeth [...]
Spring has sprung, and if you are one of the many people out there who suffer from seasonal allergies, it may mean that you will be spending a lot more time breathing through your mouth. Even if allergies don't affect you, many people breathe predominantly through their mouths when sleeping. Doing so can have [...]
Stand back and take a look at the oral care aisle in your local pharmacy, and you'll see a vast selection of toothpaste to choose from. Each one is a little bit different, though the prices range significantly. What's so special about one toothpaste over another? Are the expensive ones better than the cheaper [...]
Do you floss your teeth every day? While most people know that flossing daily is good for oral health, the reality is that not as many of us actually do it. Flossing can be a bit of a chore if you have braces, an appliance or teeth that are very close together. But none [...]
The percentage of people who grow up with naturally straight and well-aligned teeth is small. The rest of us have what dental professionals call malocclusion—literally translated as 'bad bite.' Without getting into the clinical definition of each one, there are several categories of malocclusion caused by overcrowding of teeth, crooked teeth, overbite, and crossbite [...]
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is one of the keys to good oral health. That's not news. Does using an electric toothbrush make a difference in your ability to clean your teeth? The ads for new models with extra features, multiple modes and special brush heads would have you believe so. [...]
There can be a lot of misconceptions out there when it comes to oral health and it is important that you know the facts! Below are some of the more common myths that people seem to think about oral health and how they are all proved to be wrong. Myth #1: Brushing Your Teeth [...]
