3 (Simple) Ways to Care for Your Teeth
If you neglect to look after your teeth, then you’re also neglecting the health of your entire mouth. Doing so is a sure-fire way to lead yourself into pain and discomfort, bleeding gums, bad breath, and gum disease. Your mouth is teeming with bacteria – some good and some bad, and it’s vital that you […]
Do It Yourself, or Fix it Yourself
Do It Yourself (DIY) has become all the rage, especially in healthcare. WebMD has become more trusted than the local physician. And soon, you’ll be able to go to a pharmacy and get all sorts of medical and dental help. Oops, that’s already the case! As you may have heard, Smile Direct Club, which offers […]
Sparkling…..Beverages
The “Big Game” is behind us. And, for the most part, the game was dull and viewership was down. To most of us, the best part is watching the commercials! Especially this year. The commercials tell us a lot about the US consumer and what is “hot” in America. After all, at $5.25 Million per […]
Receding Gums: Everything You Need To Know About Prevention
Gum recession is a dental condition that’s caused by the withdrawal of bone supporting gum tissue. This leads to irritation because it exposes the roots of the teeth. The root is the lower 2/3 part of your tooth that’s not visible but it houses the blood and nerve supply of that region. You won’t experience […]
Should I Floss?
Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, a New Orleans dentist, invented floss in 1815. Flossing has been touted by dentists since as being the most effective way of preventing cavities and gum disease. Is it true? Flossing is something most people think they need to do. After all, every dentist and hygienist I’ve ever met thinks flossing […]
9 Common Habits That Are Damaging Your Teeth (And What You Can Do)
When you have a bad habit, it’s always difficult to drop it. To take good care of your teeth, you should be developing the right dental habits like brushing and flossing. But what if you have a lot of the bad? Well, then you have to stop. I mean, you really don’t have a choice, […]
Eliminating Bad Breath – Causes and Cures
How can you tell if you have bad breath? In many cases, it’s obvious when a friend backs away during a conversation or your spouse avoids kissing you. However, if the people in your life are too nice to tell you that your breath stinks, all you need to do is floss and take a whiff of […]
What to Eat to Strengthen and Whiten Your Teeth
Most people think of oral care as visiting the dentist frequently, flossing and brushing their teeth. You might be surprised to learn, however, that what you eat can actually play a big role in the health of your teeth. Certain natural foods can strengthen the enamel of your teeth as well as the structural integrity of your teeth over […]
How to Keep Oral Hygiene? The Basics For Every Person
If you were to poll 100 people and ask them what their oral hygiene routine consists of, the chances are good that most people would simply mention brushing their teeth twice a day. Although brushing your teeth is obviously an important part of any dental hygiene routine, there is a lot more involved. Taking care of your […]
Dry Mouth or “Cotton Mouth” Causes and Treatment
Everyone has experienced a dry mouth during stressful situations such as an oral presentation or an intense job interview. However, if your mouth continually feels like the Sahara desert, you may have xerostomia, a condition marked by a decrease in saliva production. Saliva is an essential component of good oral health because it lubricates the mouth, neutralizes […]