Archive for 2017

Use Them Or Lose Them

Dental Benefit Plans Many people with dental benefits get them through their employers, though individual plans are also available. Remember, when you buy a plan you and your employer are paying some premium – upfront dollars – that are wasted if you don’t see your dentist   When You Need to Use Them By Many […]

Trick or Treat?

With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins, and goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful.  Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a […]

Fluoride In Your Water?

For 70 years, people in the United States have benefited from drinking water with fluoride, leading to better dental health. Drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities (tooth decay) by about 25% in children and adults. Oral health in the United States is much better today than it was many years ago. But […]

How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

It’s easy to know when to replace worn out shoes or faded clothes. But how often should you change your toothbrush? It all depends on your usage, health, and preferences. Before you brush again, ask yourself whether it is time for a new toothbrush. When to Get a New Toothbrush Replace toothbrushes every 3 to […]

Your Gums. Your Body.

When your parents encouraged you to care for your teeth, they may not have realized that they were also helping you care for your gums and body. Today we know the importance of periodontal (gum) care, and that gum disease can contribute to other health problems, including serious and lifethreatening ones. Gum disease can advance […]

The Benefits of Fluoride

What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found throughout the earth’s crust and widely distributed in nature. How Does Fluoride Work? Fluoride helps prevent cavities in two different ways: Fluoride concentrates in the growing bones and developing teeth of children, helping to harden the enamel on baby and adult teeth before they emerge Fluoride […]

Suns Out… Visit Your Dentist This Summer!

After you slather on the sunscreen, make an appointment to brush up on the preventive dental services that keep you, and your family, smiling all year. Preventive care appointments are generally easy and quick, so squeezing them in between pool parties and backyard barbecues is a breeze. 3 PREVENTIVE CARE ITEMS TO SCHEDULE THIS SUMMER: […]

Do I Need A Night Guard?

Bruxism is also known as grinding and/or clenching of your teeth. It’s a very common condition that affects approximately 30 million to 40 million children and adults in the US. If you notice any of the following symptoms, you may be experiencing bruxism: Rhythmic contractions of the jaw muscles A grinding sound at night Jaw […]

Hexed By Halitosis

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can cause significant worry, embarrassment and anxiety.  There are a number of potential causes for bad breath, but the vast majority come down to oral hygiene.  After tooth decay and gum disease, bad breath is the third most common reason people seek dental care. Lets take a look at […]

Do You Have Yellow Teeth?

We can help! Enamel protects your teeth from foreign substances. Its smooth glossy, and white properties combine to create beautiful smiles. Unfortunately, our teeth can lose their bright shiny sheen and become dull, drab and discolored. Our diet, lifestyle, and overall health have a huge impact on the way our smiles change over time.  Coffee, tea, […]