Chewing Ice and Oral Health
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-20T23:54:57+00:00Soon the warm months of summer will be upon us. We all reach for ice to cool off. Did you ever consider what the [...]
Do I Get More Cavities Than Others?
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-20T23:56:00+00:00You know who thinks about cavities, dentists! We see cavities all day long. We always hear that our patients always floss and brush and [...]
Are Sugar Substitutes Just as Corrosive to Dental Enamel as Sugar is?
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-20T23:58:03+00:00Sugar becomes corrosive to enamel when the bacteria in dental plaque metabolize it and release acid. That is the acid that breaks down enamel [...]
Is It Time to Change My Toothbrush?
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-20T23:59:33+00:00“I go to my dentist regularly, I floss every day but still my teeth don’t shine like they used to.” If this sounds like [...]
Bells & Whistles, or Skills?
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-21T00:01:05+00:00I was recently thinking about what my next blog topic should be about and decided to ask some of my friends and colleagues. The [...]
4 Foods That Are Terrible For Your Teeth
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-21T00:03:29+00:00So good and perfect with a movie, yet playing a dangerous game with your teeth. The kernels in popcorn can do a number if [...]
Fluoride Myths Debunked
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-21T00:05:19+00:00Myth: FLUORIDE DOESN’T BELONG IN DRINKING WATER. THE TRUTH: Fluoride occurs naturally in water, though rarely at the optimal level to protect teeth. THE [...]
Mistakes Parents Make With Their Children’s’ Oral Health
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-21T00:08:16+00:00Making the first dentist appointment too late. Your child’s first visit to the dentist should be when that first tooth makes a bright appearance. [...]
Extreme Oral Health Fads to Avoid
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-21T00:09:34+00:00For those who are interested in cosmetic procedures to improve the look of their smile, the ADA lists several safe procedures. For example, tooth [...]
Dental Resolutions – 2015 Edition
W3WxgfbDj72020-05-21T00:18:37+00:00Did everyone have a fun holiday? Did you happen to make any resolutions for 2015 that would make your dentists or orthodontists smile? Well, [...]