If you have good oral hygiene, brushing your teeth is an integral part of your morning and bedtime routines – but what about flossing? According to WebMD, flossing is even more important than brushing, so why do so many skip this step? If you make any of the following excuses to avoid flossing, rethink your
Read more →School’s out for the summer and a perfect time to schedule a dental exam to ensure that your children’s teeth are healthy and well. Our team can evaluate your child’s overall health and oral hygiene. We can also ascertain the risk of tooth decay, root decay, and gum or bone disease. Does your child need
Read more →Is oral care after 55 really that different from when you were younger? The simple answer is yes. Why? Aging causes all sorts of challenges, so staying ahead of them with excellent oral care and prevention strategies can keep your smile bright and healthy for years to come. Here are some conditions that become more
Read more →With so many dental products on the market today, it can be tricky knowing which are worth your dollars. You only get one set of permanent, adult teeth, so using available tools to aid you is essential. Too many adults suffer from tooth decay, gum disease, missing teeth and dental emergencies due to poor oral
Read more →Infant oral care is more important than most parents realize. Learn what to do with a newborn to help prevent oral health issues and what to do to help your child avoid cavities. Baby bottles and breastfeeding can lead to cavities in small infants if infant oral care isn’t taking seriously. Find out what
Read more →Tonsils have many nooks and crannies bacteria can use to thrive and cause tonsil stones. Tonsil stone? Never heard of it? You aren’t alone. Many don’t know about them until they are faced with one. Increasing mouth bacteria can become lodged in the little, hard to reach areas of your mouth, allowing mucous and dead
Read more →Are you constantly thirsty? Is your mouth so dry that you find it difficult to swallow? Do you deal with tooth sensitivity or bad breath on a daily basis? These are all signs of xerostomia, or dry mouth, a condition caused by decreased saliva production. Make an appointment at Evanson DDS to discuss your symptoms—whether
Read more →Most kids spend eight hours a day at school and adults spend just as much time – if not more – at work. This makes it difficult to follow your dentist’s recommendation to brush after every meal. However, just because you’re busy, that’s no excuse to put oral hygiene on hold. Use these seven tips
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