Electric Vs Manual Toothbrush: Which one should you choose? There’s no doubt that a good, old-fashioned manual toothbrush is a key tool to keep dental hygiene issues at bay. But in recent years, the electric toothbrush has become more popular and…
Gum Disease Myths Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. This pesky problem is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. The American Academy of…
Should I Be Cleaning My Tongue? Do you sometimes suffer from stubborn bad breath, despite the fact that you brush and floss your teeth twice a day? The problem isn’t necessarily your brushing technique — but may in fact be…
What Teeth Are Filling Up Your Mouth? As we all know, teeth are very important, which is why we should work so hard to keep them clean. The Dental Health Foundation states that a child will have twenty primary teeth…
Proper flossing is vital to maintaining mouth health, which is why the American Dental Association recommends cleaning between the teeth once a day. Still, it’s a commonly overlooked hygiene practice. When it comes to flossing, what kind of floss works best? Traditional…
In a recently blog post, we talked about how often you should be flossing your teeth, but we have yet to go into exactly how to floss properly. In this piece, we will go through the entire process step-by-step as…
There is different advice depending on who you talk to when it comes to brushing your teeth – some people brush after each time they eat, some sing a song to make sure they brush long enough, and the list…
From tooth pain to chipped teeth, you may wonder what constitutes a dental emergency and, if it is, what to do. In this piece, we’ll better define what constitutes a dental emergency and what to do if you or a…
We know that most people do not usually look forward to visiting their dentists. Often, you’re worried about something being wrong or think that you’re healthy and don’t need to go to our bi-annual appointment. But the truth is that…
Veneers are shells of tooth-colored porcelain or composite resin that are customized for each patient to provide a natural look. Typically, veneers are used as a cosmetic fix for everything from teeth that are chipped or stained to misaligned or…
