Should My Child have Dental Sealants? The answer is YES! Dental sealants are a critical but underutilized component of preventive dentistry according to Delta Dental. The one-two punch of sealants and fluoride (in toothpaste and water) along with a proper diet can almost totally prevent new...
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...
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,...
DO YOU EVER FEEL OVERWHELMED by the wide variety of toothpaste choices available at your grocery store or pharmacy?...
TOOTH DECAY IS ON THE RISE IN YOUNG KIDS. So, if you have toddlers, or know other parents with young kids, spread the word!...
AN OFTEN-ASKED QUESTION is whether or not to use regular string floss or a waterpik during daily oral care. ...
YOU MAY HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE ODD temporary “teeth tattoos” fad that erupted in the East...
ARE YOU UNHAPPY WITH YOUR UNEVEN AND/OR DISCOLORED SMILE? Have you noticed...
EXCUSES FOR NOT BRUSHING OFTEN are all over the map!…...
EVEN THE MOST DILIGENT FLOSSERS AND BRUSHERS sometimes forget about the added benefits of mouthwash...
