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...
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,...
We know that flossing daily helps to prevent gum disease. This fact is well known. What is not so well known is that flossing protects your heart. Flossing your teeth on a daily basis helps to prevent heart disease in two ways. Here they are:...
Digital Radiography Reveals Root Issues Wouldn't it be nice if Dr. Michel could somehow look painlessly into your mouth, clearly identify every external and internal anatomical structure, and accurately diagnose your dental problems… all within seconds and with minimal radiation exposure? And what if that information could be...
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. ...
