This year for dental hygiene month the American Dental Hygienists’ Association is collaborating with Wm Wrigley JR Company for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s theme is “Brush. Floss. Rinse. Chew”. The ADHA and Wrigley the maker of Orbits sugar-free gum our working together to improve...
Having straight teeth used to be a matter of luck and genetics. If your teeth grew in straight and you avoided losing one or more throughout your adult life, you were among the fortunate few. These days, most people with dental insurance or enough money...
Do you despise that numb feeling after your dental procedure? Well now there is something we can do. By now, numbness is something most of us are used to at the dentist after an injection of local anesthetic. Dr. Michel now has a proven way that...
Yes the season is upon us again. Is there someone in your life that you have no idea what to get for the holidays? Here are a few dental-inspired gift ideas: 1. A power toothbrush - There many great options out there for every budget. My favorite...
With cameras in cell phones, email profile pictures, and online photo sharing, a camera-ready smile is almost a necessity. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a celebrity or genetically blessed to create a crowd-pleasing smile. Here are 6 tips for a camera-ready smile: Smile Tip #1: Wear...
Tooth Sensitivity What is it? Tooth sensitivity is something that affects a number of people. It is often caused by eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet or acidic. Under normal conditions, the underlying dentin of the tooth (the layer that immediately surrounds the nerve) is covered...
The Panoramic X-ray Gives Dr. Michel the Big Picture Dental X-rays, also called radiographs, are an important tool for the dentist. The three most common types of dental X-rays are the bitewing, periapical and panoramic X-rays. Bitewing X-rays are those that are taken during most routine...
Gingivitis: Take This Mild Gum Disease Seriously Do you have red, sore gums that occasionally bleed when you brush your teeth? If so, you may have gingivitis -- the mildest form of gum disease. Most people get gingivitis at some point in their lives, and mild...
Worried about bad breath? You're not alone. Forty million Americans suffer from bad breath, or halitosis, according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association. Bad breath can get in the way of your social life. It can make you self-conscious and embarrassed. Fortunately, there are simple...
15 Myths and Facts About Cavities 1. Sugar Is the Prime Cause of Cavities Myth and fact. In reality, it’s the acid produced by bacteria in your mouth that causes cavities. What the bacteria do is eat carbohydrates -- and sugar is one of them. Rice, potatoes,...
