You kids don’t like their braces—in fact, they may hate them—but the braces are going to be around for a while. What can you do? You know braces are important, but how can you help your kids accept that? For starters, teaching you kids the numerous health benefits of braces can help them not only understand why they need them,... read more »
For many people, a missing tooth is solely a cosmetic consideration. In other words, if a patient loses a tooth in the so-called “smile zone,” then he or she rushes to get it replaced as quickly as possible. But if a patient loses a tooth that’s not generally visible (such as a molar), then that tooth may never be replaced.... read more »
Would you ever consider not brushing your teeth for days, weeks or months at a time? No way! If you were shocked by this question, we’ve got something even more alarming to ask you: What would you say if we told you that failing to floss your teeth for days, weeks or months is not just equally as disastrous to... read more »
What happens when you skip brushing? It might not seem like a big deal if you fall asleep before brushing your teeth from time to time or if you sacrifice brushing your teeth in order to be on time for work in the morning. However, each time you don’t brush your teeth allows more plaque to build up on your... read more »
“Love conquers all things except poverty and toothache.” – Mae West Is toothache causing physical pain in your life? The words of Mae West could have real life meaning if you are allowing oral pain to persist. By putting off a visit to the dentist, you could be adding stress to your life and letting the physical pain affect your... read more »
Have you ever noticed anything while you were at the store shopping for toothpaste? Nearly every tube of toothpaste on the shelves is mint flavored. There are the traditional flavors such as peppermint, fresh mint, or spearmint. There are the new flavors such as Crest’s Mint Chocolate Trek, Vanilla Mint Spark, and Lime Spearmint Zest. The thing that all of... read more »