Category: Good Hygiene Practices

How Better Hygiene Can Help You Prevent Cavities

Good hygiene isn’t necessarily difficult to maintain, but brushing and flossing your teeth every day can become so monotonous that you don’t always pay close attention to what you’re doing. You might miss a spot or two, or a whole section of teeth, leaving behind the plaque and harmful oral bacteria that you meant to… Read more »

Are Your Gums Receiving Proper Care?

Did you commit to taking better care of your smile this year? If so, you might already be brushing your teeth twice a day, to help keep them in tip-top shape. But what about your gum tissue? The gums are just as important to a healthy smile, yet they are often overlooked when it comes… Read more »

Is Your Smile In Danger of a Cavity? Take This Dental Quiz

Are you hoping to get a clean bill of oral health this year? In fact, was one of your main goals for 2017 to avoid the pesky dental cavities from which you have suffered in the past? If so, you may have already committed to better hygiene, and even cleanings, but it’s important to consider… Read more »

What Foods Should You Avoid for a Healthy Smile?

The start of a new year, often means renewed efforts to eat healthier and exercise more. But in the quest for overall health, many people neglect dental care, which can be important to maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile. If you want to protect your teeth and gums, it is important to care for your… Read more »

Thinking E-Cigs? Think Again.

We all know that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health, and that’s why many people are turning to e-cigarettes. They are supposed to be better for your lungs by not causing cancer, COPD, emphysema, etc. Whether or not that is true is under discussion right now. However, are e-cigs better for your oral health?… Read more »

Are You A Good Example for Your Kids?

Do you sometimes wonder if you are setting a good example for your kids? Particularly when it comes to your oral health, do you ever worry that you should perhaps be doing more to teach them about the importance of good dental hygiene, and the need for professional care? While it is important to make… Read more »

Do You Believe Dangerous Dental Myths?

As someone hoping to take great of your smile this year, have you considered that there could be dangerous misconceptions negatively impacting your oral health? When you believe common misconceptions about dental health, it can be difficult to properly protect your teeth and gums, much less to effectively prevent cavities and other common issues. Fortunately,… Read more »

Q&A: What’s A Water Flosser?

Perhaps you have been hearing a bit of discussion amongst your friends about water flossers. We may have also suggested that you try this dental hygiene product if you are not enjoying your dental floss – or are simply avoiding flossing because you have an aversion to the process. The good news is that this item… Read more »

3 Products To Add To Your Bathroom

Have you been stocking your bathroom with the same dental hygiene products for as long as you can remember? Whether your oral health is declining a bit or if you are simply interested in infusing some excitement into your hygiene, we encourage you to add to your collection. From accessories that help you stay on… Read more »

Tooth Sensitivity? We’ve Got Answers.

Finding yourself faced with tooth sensitivity can make you feel a bit helpless. First, you probably don’t know why it’s happening. Second, you might not know if this is worth calling us about. Good news: It’s certainly an issue we need to hear about. While it might be a warning sign that you’re overdoing it… Read more »