Sugar – Friend or Foe?
Sugar is the new Crack. We’ve been told that SUGAR causes cavities and sugar replacements are “healthy”. We were lied to. Sugar DOES NOT cause cavities (directly), but it can lead to tooth decay. ACID is what actually causes cavities. And bacteria in the oral cavity can produce these acids as a byproduct of sugar. […]
5 Things You Should Know About Wisdom Tooth Removal (And Questions You Should Ask)
It’s completely normal to feel apprehensive after getting the news from your dentist that you’ll need your wisdom teeth removed – especially given this news is often received during your teenage years or early twenties. But facts will always remain facts so let’s look at some of them. 1. Do You Really Need To Get […]
Everything You Need to Know About Paleo Diet and Dental Health
Paleo diets are a big deal these days. Books on the diet seem to be everywhere, and searching “Paleo diet” in Google pulls up over 17 million results. And no wonder it’s so popular. The Paleo diet has been touted to help cut down on preservatives, help people lose weight and contains anti-inflammatory benefits from […]
5 Surprising Facts About Dental Health
Most of us already know that brushing twice a day can reduce cavities, visiting a dentist near you regularly is important and fluoride is vital for dental health. However, there are also plenty of facts about oral health and hygiene that might surprise you. Here are the top five: 1. Your Spit Could Fill 2 Swimming Pools The next time […]
What Does a Great Daily Oral Health Routine Look Like?
It is not unusual to read or talk about the importance of proper oral hygiene, but not everyone inherently knows what that entails. Even adults who have been visiting their local dentist for years might not fully understand what tasks should be included in their everyday schedule. For ideal dental hygiene, this is what your […]
Five Essential Dental Tips for Healthy Gums
Healthy, well-maintained gums provide the foundation for strong adult teeth. Of course, taking care of your gums does more than just maintain stability for your teeth. Good dental care also helps prevent gum disease, which can cause oral health issues and can aggravate heart problems. No matter your age, you can take simple steps every […]
How to Become a Dentist – 4 Steps to Becoming a Dentist
Making the decision to become a dentist represents an important commitment to helping others. As a dentist, you play an important role, not only in helping your patients preserve their smiles, but also in maintaining their overall oral health. Maintaining good oral hygiene is important to one’s physical health, but it also has implications for […]
Happy Thanksgiving – The Dr. Linhart Team Is Thankful For You!
Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on all the things you are thankful for. The entire Dr. Linhart team would like to express its great thanks to all of our wonderful patients. We do what we do because of you! We are extremely lucky to have such a fabulous patient base, and we always look forward to […]
Top 5 Reasons You Should Floss Your Teeth
Flossing your teeth is very important if you want to have better oral health. You should be making this a regular habit, which you do several times a day. Doing so will have defined benefits which will make your efforts very well worth it! Five Reasons to Floss your Teeth 1 – Bad Breath First […]
Little Known Fact #1
Humans have 20 baby teeth followed by 32 permanent teeth, USUALLY! The most commonly absent of the 32 adult teeth are the 2 maxillary (top) 3rd molars (aka Wisdom teeth). The second most commonly absent are 2 mandibular (bottom) 3rd molars (the other Wisdom teeth). Some say that because 3rd molars are not useful to the […]