Training your kids to develop healthy oral habits early on can be one of the most difficult tasks. Sitting in the bathroom scrubbing toothpaste all over our teeth for two minutes leaves little room for fun. While most people learn to brush their teeth properly as they grow up and begin to understand the importance […]
General dentistry
What About Wisdom Teeth
For those people who have perfectly positioned wisdom teeth and a mouth big enough to house them, wisdom teeth can be a benefit. However, wisdom teeth seem to cause a lot of problems for most people. In those cases, they usually have to be removed. But how do you know if you need to have […]
Practicing Oral Hygiene with Dentures
Dentures can be a great solution for those who face the problem of potential tooth loss. However, even though you may have lost your teeth, this doesn’t mean taking care of your gums and dentures isn’t equally as important as regularly brushing and flossing your teeth was. Indeed, improper care for your dentures can lead […]
Is it Okay to Skip Brushing?
Whether you’re a regular patient, haven’t been to the dentist in years, or are a dentist yourself, we’ve all done it. Sometimes, you come back from an exhausting day at the office or school and just crash, or you fall asleep at your friend’s and don’t have a toothbrush. Regardless of the circumstances, almost everybody […]
Which Material is Best for Your Dental Filling?
Getting a filling can be a headache — and we’re not even talking about the procedure itself. Between dealing with insurance and costs and scheduling around work or school, there’s little time to make other considerations. So, when your dentist asks you what material you’d like to use for you filling, how are you supposed […]
Who is the ADA?
Whether you’ve been regularly reading our blog, seen the logo on the tube of toothpaste you just bought, or your dentist has been talking about it, the American Dental Association seems to be everywhere — at least everywhere when it comes to dentistry. But who exactly is the ADA and what are their goals and […]