It’s summertime, and that means kids are playing and families are traveling. Unfortunately, accidents can happen, and dentists often see a higher rate of dental emergencies in the summertime. If you know what to do during a dental emergency, many times it can help you save a tooth you might otherwise have lost. The most…
We all do it every day – or most of us do, anyway. Brushing is such an automatic task that we rarely put much thought into the act – even though it’s the most important part of oral hygiene. If you want to avoid cavities, gum disease, or losing teeth, there’s no better method of…
There are a myriad of methods to whiten your teeth available on the market, from strips and gels at home to bleaching or laser treatments at your dentist’s office. While some methods take longer than others, they’ll all work – as long as you have the patience to stick with them. The methods that work…
The New York Times posted an interesting article this week that we thought was worth sharing. Titled “The Dangers of Eating Late at Night,” the article explained how acid reflux is often caused by a bad diet. As many as 40% of Americans suffer from acid reflux, with varying symptoms from heartburn and indigestion to…
According to recent studies, America’s favorite vices might actually lead to an increased risk of oral HPV. Oral HPV type 16 is a common strain of HPV that causes 90% of oropharyngeal (throat) cancers. According to a recent study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, study subjects with higher levels of biomarkers…
Denture Maintenance Many dental implant patients assume that they no longer have to take care of their teeth, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Dental implants are made to last a long time, just like natural teeth. They don’t wear out or have an expiration date, but it’s important to take good care of your implants if you want them to last. In fact, you should care for your implants just like you care for your real teeth. Plaque…
Good oral hygiene includes brushing twice and flossing at least once daily. While having good habits is the first step to healthy gums and teeth, the tools you use can affect how well you clean your teeth. Not all toothbrushes are the same; adding an electric toothbrush to your arsenal against plaque can help keep…
For many people, the thought of going to the dentist creates a sense of intense fear or anxiety; in fact, up to 75 percent of US adults experience mild to severe forms of dental fear or anxiety. It’s not just adults – most kids also don’t like going to the dentist (and may even inherit…
With less than a week until Thanksgiving, your mind is probably wandering – thinking about time with friends and family and remembering the things that you’re thankful for. Most Americans are already obsessing about the seemingly endless selection of food at Thanksgiving dinner. The foods can be a fantastic sensation for your taste buds, but…