Oct 5, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, latest news
The Link Between Medications and Cavities You may wonder why you’re suddenly getting cavities when you haven’t had them in years. As we get older, we enter a second round of cavity prone years. One common cause of cavities in older adults is dry mouth. Dry mouth is...
Oct 5, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene
Toothbrushing plays an important everyday role for personal oral hygiene and effective plaque removal. Appropriate toothbrush care and maintenance are also important considerations for sound oral hygiene. The ADA recommends that consumers replace toothbrushes...
Oct 4, 2016 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, latest news, Whitening
Watching the leaves turn beautiful colors is one of the best things about fall. Watching your teeth turn colors isn’t quite as fun! If your teeth don’t look as bright white as they used to, don’t worry—discoloration is common. Even if you floss daily and brush the...
Oct 4, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, latest news
When you think of calcium, you probably think of bones. It’s true that this mineral is essential to keeping our bones strong, but calcium is also vital to the health of your teeth. In fact, 99 percent of the body’s calcium reserves are stored in the bones and teeth,...
Sep 30, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, latest news, Uncategorized
Federal Government, ADA Emphasize Importance of Flossing and Interdental Cleaners Recent news reports question whether existing scientific research support oral health benefits associated with flossing. The bottom line for dentists and patients is that a lack of...
