It’s important for parents to keep their children healthy and strong. But did you know that you’ll need to keep your child’s mouth healthy if you’re hoping to help them stay healthy overall? To do so, you’ll have to visit a dentist regularly—but did you know when you should schedule your child’s first appointment? We… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Flossing
Flossing: Easy to Begin, Easy to Master
Flossing is an easy chore. It doesn’t take very long to complete, and you won’t be burning many calories doing it. On top of all that, it is quite easy to master excellent flossing technique in very little time. The problem starts when we begin to slack off, and simply go through the motions, rather… Read more »
Dental Care is Vital During Pregnancy
Are you pregnant? Do you want to do everything you can to keep your unborn child healthy and safe? If you do, you aren’t alone—but did you know that practicing good oral hygiene plays a major role in accomplishing this goal? You see, when women get pregnant, their hormone levels rise, increasing the likelihood of… Read more »
Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
If you experience a short burst of tooth pain when eating frozen yogurt or drinking your morning coffee, you may have sensitive teeth due to exposed dentin. Dentin is the layer under the tooth’s enamel containing microscopic tubules filled with nerve endings. Normally, the tooth enamel in a crown protects the more sensitive layer of… Read more »
Caring for Your Teeth
Brushing and flossing daily is imperative for optimal oral health. Not only is it important to brush and floss regularly, it is imperative that you do so with proper technique. Proper dental hygiene will help you maintain a healthy smile. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at… Read more »
Flossing to Help Prevent Gum Disease
Gum disease is an inflammation or infection of the gum tissue. It is caused by the presence of bacteria in plaque and tartar at the gum line. Without proper resolution gum disease can advance into periodontitis which can have a serious negative impact on the health of your gums and the roots of your teeth…. Read more »
Spook Away Cavities this Year With Proper Oral Care
Halloween is here again, bringing the shadow of sugar to your children’s dental health. With sugary sweets and treats lurking, cavities are usually not far behind. We all know the dangers sugar can have on our teeth, causing more bacteria and plaque. It can be a dental nightmare! However, this year you have nothing to… Read more »
Answers to Your Flossing Questions
When is the best time to floss? Many people floss at night, right before they go to bed. That way, they go to sleep with a clean mouth. However, as long as you floss your teeth at least once a day, it does not matter what time you do it. What can I use to… Read more »