Despite certain marketing claims about antiseptic mouthwash, dental floss remains the most effective tool for removing food particles from between the teeth and along the gum line. There are a couple of different materials that floss can be made from. It can either be made of small nylon strands or...
Read more » Dental sealants are strong, successful dental products that cover your teeth and protect them from tooth decay as well as harmful food particles and bacteria. If you are one who is interested in protecting your smile, we encourage you to consider dental sealants. These thin, plastic coatings are easily placed...
Read more » We all experience stress and anxiety every day at work, however, excess stress can cause several health problems to develop. This chronic stress has also been linked as a trigger for several oral health disorders including: Teeth Grinding And Clenching: This can cause loose, worn, or fractured teeth. TMJ Disorder:...
Read more » Over half of the population has the cold sore virus in their body. After the initial infection of this herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), it remains dormant in the body until a trigger reactivates it. Painful blisters develop around the lips which usually heal in a week’s time. Learn more...
Read more » Brushing your teeth, flossing, and checking up with your dentist are great ways to maintain a healthy smile. Additionally, there are some great foods that promote dental health by rebuilding enamel, protecting it, and even helping to clean teeth. Calcium-Rich Foods Calcium helps to protect and rebuild tooth enamel. Some...
Read more » Avoiding the dentist is referred to as “dental avoidance.” Very few behaviors are more counterproductive: Patients who avoid dentists are specifically trying to escape the (perceived) pain and expenses associated with dental treatments. Ironically, those who avoid dental appointments eventually end up experiencing greater expense and more pain (from the...
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