You’re enjoying a crunchy apple or a chewy piece of caramel when suddenly you hear an ouch! A bit of food gets stuck between your teeth and just won’t come out. It’s one of those small, annoying moments that can leave you using your tongue to push it out or reaching for floss in the […]
If you have a severely broken, fractured, or damaged tooth, your dentist may recommend restoring it with a dental crown. It protects the underlying tooth and improves oral functions. Before that procedure, you may feel nervous about what to expect from crown preparation and whether it is painful. This blog answers your common questions so […]
The story is too common — you brush your teeth twice a day, just as the dentist recommended. You came in for your bi-yearly checkup, and a cavity still managed to be found. What are you doing wrong? Only 10 percent of us are actually brushing our teeth in a way that prevents plaque buildup. So […]
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 […]
You know how important it is to care for your teeth. You know that you should brush twice a day. You know that flossing once per day will help prevent cavities. But do you know which tools you need to care for your teeth at home? Here’s our list of essential at-home tools for a […]
Mouthwash is sometimes the black sheep of the oral hygiene family; it doesn’t get nearly as much attention as flossing and brushing do. Indeed, mouthwash isn’t nearly as important as brushing or flossing are to maintain good oral health. That being said, using mouthwash in your daily oral hygiene routine has many benefits in promoting […]