Oral health care has existed with established dental professionals for the last 200 years. Before that time, and for many centuries in the past, there was no anesthetic for dental work. Barbers and surgeons were the professionals most likely to work on your teeth. Toothbrushes as we know them weren’t even invented until 1938, and
Read more →Did you know that you are twice as likely to be hired for a job over your competition if you have straighter teeth? That’s just one benefit of making a change to your smile, and there are many ways to do it! Do you want straighter teeth? Whiter teeth? Want to fix a chip or
Read more →Flossing is one of the basic oral hygiene practices that people should have if they want to avoid oral health diseases. The CDC, Surgeon General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all reaffirm the effectiveness of flossing. If you don’t currently floss, consider picking up the habit. For patients that do floss,
Read more →When you brush your teeth, do you ever stop to think about what is actually in the toothpaste you put in your mouth? Toothpaste ingredients can be very important to your help, as they can help you avoid oral health diseases or they can harm your mouth. When it comes to your oral health, see
Read more →November is American Diabetes Month, or a time to be more conscious of diabetes and how it can affect you. More than 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, which can both raise your risk for gingivitis and serious gum disease. This is because your mouth is more susceptible to bacterial infections with diabetes and
Read more →Did you know that growing older doesn’t mean you have to eventually lose your teeth? Patients over 55 often see oral health changes as they age. However, there are ways to combat thinning enamel and tooth loss. Dentures, partials and implants can definitely restore your smile if you have lost teeth. However, find out how
Read more →The teeth are made up of almost pure mineral content. However, they can break down just like any other type of tissue if they have the right substance working on them. If that substance is any form of acid, it will strip away minerals and erode your teeth. Tooth erosion can happen from the foods
Read more →Pregnancy brings about countless changes to your hormones and to your body as a baby grows. Not only can you experience changes such as weight gain, swelling and mood shifts, but you can also see physical signs of change with your mouth. Hormones may cause your gums to bleed more, become inflamed or to have
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