Most kids are too young to fully understand why brushing their teeth is so important. That’s why you need to start teaching them how to do so first. It doesn’t have to be a war to try and get them to brush. Here’s how you can help your kids brush while getting creative and making...
Category: Hygiene
The Worst Dental Advice We’ve Ever Heard of
All of the information in our blog consists of good advice from our dentist. After all, we care about our patients and we want to make sure everyone who comes into our office receives the proper dental health care and treatment that they need. With this in mind, let’s talk about advice itself. There is...
How to Prevent Gum Disease
Your teeth are not the only part of your mouth that you need to take care of. Your gums should be healthy too! With that in mind, we thought it would be best to talk about gum disease, or periodontal disease, what it is exactly, and how to help you prevent gum disease from forming...
What Causes Bad Breath?
You may have noticed a foul odor coming from another person’s mouth and thought to yourself, “You need a tic-tac!” Yes, bad breath is not something we like, whether it’s coming from ourselves or we’re smelling it on other people. What causes bad breath to happen in the first place? Halitosis: The Scientific Name for...
Bad Habits That Cause Tooth Problems
Regular dental care does more than simply keep your dental appointments to twice a year. It can also help you prevent all sorts of tooth problems and oral health issues from developing such as gum disease and more. Did you know, though, that there are habits that can interfere with our oral health and even...