19 Things That Make You Go “Ooh!” There are quite a few reasons why we end up with tooth decay and if not prevented using early intervention, it means a trip to the dentist. Health is important, folks! Period. Here are some reasons why we end up with tooth decay: 1. Hard Ice Eating ice […]
15 Reasons You Need To See A Dentist Many of us often go years without a visit to the dentist. Whether it’s due to fear, lack of money or because we have no idea that there’s even anything wrong with our teeth. Whatever the reason, visiting the dentist twice a year will do you and […]
The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed Just how gross is it really to forget to brush your teeth before bed every once in a while? The answer: Bad news: It’s pretty gross. You probably already know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing those pearly whites twice a day. You […]
Got Bad Breath? Here Are Some Quick Tips For Clean Breath! Most of us sometimes don’t realize how bad our breath can be until we get the strange looks from colleagues, friends, and even strangers. That’s when you know it’s time to take action! Fortunately, there are some things you can do to limit bad […]
An Apple a Day May Keep the Dentist Away Dietary habits of schoolchildren encourage an increase in sugar intake leading to a greater risk of cavities, reports the Academy of General Dentistry. Over a 15-month period, researchers tracked the dietary habits and monitored the teeth of preschool children before and after the start of school. […]
Break the Bad Oral Care Habit! Did you know that a lot of little things you do (or don’t do) on a day-to-day basis affect your teeth’s well-being and may fall under a list of bad oral habits? These include not brushing or flossing enough, eating too many sweets too often, or even using your […]
Dental Floss vs Waterpiks Such is a dilemma. Even if you brush twice a day religiously that toothbrush isn’t going to be able to go in between your teeth and under the gumline to get rid of the plaque and food debris that’s stuck there. There are two things that can help. Dental floss and […]
Bacterium is a naturally occurring microorganism in our mouths. They usually aren’t harmful unless they start mingling with the starches and sugar leftover in your mouth after eating. Then they start producing an acid, which then breaks down the enamel and lead to tooth decay. Sweet Sugary Foods You have probably been told since childhood […]
Foods That Will Keep Your Mouth Nice And Healthy Firm or fresh foods such as raw apples, carrots, jicama, and celery help to clean the teeth. They scrub against your teeth scraping some of the plaque that has built up. Not only are they a natural toothbrush, but some are also naturally high in fiber. […]
How Often Should We Get Dental X-Rays How often should we get dental x-rays? That is a dilemma that everyone that routinely visits the dentist faces. Should it be twice a year? Once a year? Every other year? What is an x-ray anyway? Well, without getting too technical, an x-ray is basically an electromagnetic wave […]