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…
Dental care is extremely important for children. Not only should they be brushing and flossing every day, but they should also eat healthy snacks. Certain foods help fight tooth decay and support healthy teeth and gums. Here are some ideas…
Taking care of your gums is important. Not only do the gums protect your teeth, but the health of your gums can impact other health conditions you may have. That’s why September is National Gum Care Month, to educate people…
Summer is officially over and the children are back in school. Where did the time go? It’s important to make sure the children have their annual dental checkup before the school year starts to get chaotic. Regular dental visits help…
Besides taking a vacation, one of the best parts about summer is grilling out. Burgers, hot dogs, potato chips, OH MY! Before you indulge in all those mouthwatering treats, remember to watch your teeth! Don’t start chugging sodas or eating…
Your child’s tooth is so loose that they can wiggle it with their tongue! It’s going to come out sooner or later, and that tooth will go right under their pillow for the Tooth Fairy. They can’t wait to earn…
With a new school year approaching quick, you're running out of time to have a family vacation. Just because you’re on vacation, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care about your oral hygiene. Don’t start skipping out on the brushing or flossing…
On more than one occasion, your dentist probably talked about gingivitis. They emphasize taking care of your teeth and gums for a reason! To not have problems like gingivitis later down the road. So, what exactly IS gingivitis? It’s the…
Some people like to spice up their water with dinner by ordering a sparkling water. It’s important to note that any drink with carbonation, including sparkling water, has a higher acid level. According to research, sparkling water won’t destroy your…