New Year’s Resolutions The NEW YEAR and a new opportunity to take better care of your teeth. While improving your health by losing weight, or quitting smoking are excellent resolutions as well, improving your dental health and preventing tooth decay can have a larger impact on your overall health. Tooth decay doesn’t receive a lot […]
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Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving From your Friends at Modern Dentistry! It’s that time once again when we can gather with family and friends and give thanks. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Oh no, the dentist is going to tell us how bad Thanksgiving dinner is for my teeth”, but you’ll be happy
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As temperatures drop, people with sensitive teeth could experience increased pain.When your teeth already hurt, exposing them to the cold winter air can be just as painful as eating and drinking hot and cold foods and beverages, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Suggested remedies: 1. Have your dentist seal the sensitive area with cement or plastic. 2. Apply a special fluoride gel prescribed
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1. Stay away from packing your child’s lunch with drinks that are high in sugar. Many sports drinks, energy drinks, sodas, and juices have anywhere between 5-12 teaspoons of sugar in one serving. The longer this sugar stays on your child’s teeth, the more likely they will develop tooth decay. Many children do not have a chance
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Help your children with the basics on maintaining their bright smiles 1. Arrange dentist visits. Schedule regular dental checkups. Then help your children maintain good brushing and flossing habits every day. 2. Block injuries. See your dentist about mouth guards if your children are involved in sports or recreational activities that could cause injuries to the
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