Your smile is an important personal attribute. Whether you’re looking to impress at a job interview, on a first date or in your senior pictures, your smile is the first thing people notice. A good smile is associated with professionalism, … Continued
Choosing the right toothbrush can sometimes seem more difficult than it should be. Should you buy an angled brush? Soft bristles or hard bristles? And even when you find one you like it’s probably only available in a hot pink … Continued
With Halloween only a short while away, kids all over the country are getting excited at the prospect of nearly unlimited candy. Unfortunately, this has just as many parents cringing. Too much candy also means cavities. Currently, cavities are considered … Continued
It is common for dental plans to have an annual maximum payment amount. After this amount is paid, the dental plan will not pay out any more for the year. However, most people let the end of the year … Continued
Dentists wake up in the morning and brush their teeth, just like most Americans. Do they randomly brush this way and that way for an undetermined amount of time? No! Dentists understand the purpose of brushing teeth, therefore they approach … Continued
It’s time for your children to go back to school, so this means they will need to start getting back into daily routines. Since they are getting back into the habit of getting up early and doing their homework, why … Continued
Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can minimize damage to your teeth and gums. Familiarize yourself with common dental emergencies, and in the event of an accident, seek treatment as soon as possible. Common Dental Emergencies Broken Tooth Rinse … Continued
Healthy teeth are as important for babies as for adults. Even before baby teeth appear, the gums should receive care to help teeth form properly and prevent decay from becoming a problem. Here’s how to care for a baby’s mouth … Continued
Root planing and scaling is a procedure that dentists use to treat gum disease. In general, if you are diagnosed with periodontitis, a gum disease that develops as a result of a buildup of plaque and tartar below the gum … Continued
Everybody knows that you’re more likely to get cavities and gum disease if you don’t brush your teeth. However, scientists have recently found that heart disease risk is also connected to overgrowth of oral bacteria. Without regular dental hygiene, around … Continued
