Oct 10, 2016 | 10 October, Dental Hygiene, latest news, Uncategorized
Have you thought of becoming a Dental Hygienist? A career as a dental hygienist offers a wide range of challenges. In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Dental hygienists clean teeth,...
Oct 6, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, latest news, Uncategorized
Although you probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from poor oral care? The truth is that if you don’t take proper care of your teeth, you could face far more serious...
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,...
