It’s hard enough trying to get your kids to clean their rooms and do their homework. So, how can you get them to protect their beautiful smiles? Dental sealants are a special plastic coating that acts as a barrier, protecting cavity-prone…
A sticky snack is good for your teeth? Say it isn’t so! According to a study at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, “Phytochemicals are antioxidants found in plants. One of the five phytochemicals the study identified…
So, you’re scheduled dentist appointment is coming up. Have you been bad and not brushed and flossed as much? That’s ok! It's never too late to start. However, if you want to make a great impression on your dentist and…
Since November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, encourage others to pay more attention to what’s going on inside their mouth. Did you know that anyone can be affected by mouth cancer, whether they have their own teeth or not? Most…
Have you ever gone to the dentist and they couldn’t clean your teeth? Sounds silly, right? It happens a lot more than you think because the dentist is trying to preserve your health. If you have periodontitis, that’s a red…
Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health, but did you know it also affects your teeth? Nobody wants a smile that's dull or discolored, let alone one that has bad breath. Smokers think that routine brushing is the…
Does your family watch hockey? If so, they may have seen a player lose a tooth from taking a shot right in the mouth. Ouch! If your kids play sports or do after school activities, you want to avoid a…
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Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! Make an effort to celebrate the work dental hygienists do and help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health. So, how can you celebrate? Use the proper brushing technique like placing your toothbrush…
It’s one of the hardest habits to break: weaning your child off their pacifier. However, there are positives and negatives to using a pacifier. Babies tend to sleep deeper with the pacifier in their month then those who don’t. A…