Dry mouth is one of the most common oral health problems. It is caused by a lack of salvia or by not having sufficient salvia in the mouth. Salvia is incredibly important to overall oral health as it prevents bacteria…
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Worst foods for your teeth
Did you know that what you eat impacts your teeth just as much as brushing, flossing and dental hygiene practices do? That doesn’t mean you should brush your teeth every time you eat. Actually—doing that will hurt your teeth more…
The importance of dental X-rays
A vital part of your dentist appointment, X-rays are great at offering a look at issues that simple oral examinations might miss – especially problems with developing teeth or small areas of decay and bone loss. Here is a look…
Why healthy baby teeth are important
Many parents are under the impression that because baby teeth fall out, their health is not as important as permanent adult teeth. This assumption is far from true! Baby teeth play a key role in a child’s present and future oral health. They impact the alignment of permanent…
Cavity prevention tips and tricks
Cherry pies, sugar cookies, candy canes, gumdrops and fruit cake. There is no shortage of sweet treats when it comes to the holiday season. But with increased sugar intake comes increased risk for cavities, so pay extra close attention to the…
Floss then brush or brush then floss?
Show of hands: How many of you floss regularly? If you raised your hand, you’re in the majority – barely. A recent study found that only 50.5% of Americans floss every day even though the American Dental Association recommends it.…
What’s going on?
Cleaning, flossing, polishing, poking, prodding – a trip to the dentist has so many things going on. But did you know there is even more happening that isn’t as obvious? Here are a few of the things your dentist is…