Why You Should Replace Lost or Missing Teeth

No one wants to lose a tooth, especially due to dental disease, dental trauma, or some other terrible circumstance. In some cases, you may need a dentist to provide a tooth extraction. If your permanent tooth was lost, it is vitally important to replace the tooth for many reasons. Not only can a missing tooth […]

Types of Dental Emergencies

Most of us have been victims of a dental emergency. Whether as a child, an athlete, or a parent – many of us have first-hand experience dealing with the frantic phone call to the dentist. While never fun, it is important to remember that a dental emergency can be caused by a variety of things […]

Best Practices for Brushing Your Teeth

By the time we turn ten years old, most of us feel pretty confident in how we are brushing our teeth. Our parents told us to brush twice each day, so we did. If you were one of the unlucky kids who had additional dental or orthodontal work done, you might have been even more […]

The Health Benefits of Saltwater Rinses

Were you ever told to rinse your mouth with saltwater as a child? Perhaps when you lost a tooth or had a sore throat? If saline rinses were a common remedy in your home, you probably remember the soothing benefits, like: Easing pain after losing or pulling a tooth. Reducing swelling of inflamed areas. Speeding […]

5 Ways To Improve Your Relationship With Dental Hygiene

Your dental hygiene routine is just as important as any other health routine: this is why it is necessary to have a healthy relationship with your dental hygiene routine. We know how hard it can be to create a routine to stick to, so we put together a few tips to help. But it’s important […]

6 Gift Ideas for Your Oral Health

We know how stressful last-minute holiday shopping can be, so we’re here to help alleviate some stress! It may not seem fun, but your loved ones might really enjoy receiving some oral health gifts this holiday season! We put together these ideas, and we think they’re really creative and useful. We made sure to include […]

How To Achieve Healthy Gums

Healthy gums are great for your appearance and great for your health. Gum disease is starting to become more and more common. But what many do not know is that gum disease can eventually lead to strokes, diabetes, heart disease, and more. To avoid this, you have to achieve healthy gums and keep them healthy. […]

How to Remove Tartar from Your Teeth

Even professionals have some plaque in their mouths. As plaque sits on your teeth, the bacteria begin to feast on leftover food particles, which forms an acid that is corrosive to your teeth. Eventually, the sticky plaque begins to harden into tartar or calculus, which is far more difficult to remove than plaque and can […]

The Great Debate: Manual or Electric Toothbrushes?

Dentists and consumers alike have debated the question for years: Should I use a manual or an electric toothbrush? The simple answer is: It’s up to you! Although they have their differences, dentists have found that whichever toothbrush makes you want to brush your teeth is the one you should choose. Both take care of […]

What Would Happen if You Didn’t Brush Your Teeth?

If you’ve ever rushed out the door without brushing your teeth, you’re not alone. And while skipping a day here and there won’t make much difference, if you were to stop brushing altogether, the outcome wouldn’t be good, as you might guess.  If you neglect your teeth and stop brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for […]