Dental Care

1. Not flossing Brushing your teeth twice a day is important, but many patients don’t realize that flossing at least once a day is just as critical to achieving—and maintaining—a healthy smile. Flossing removes the cavity-causing bacteria left behind from food particles that get stuck between teeth. Although bleeding and irritation sometimes can occur when you […]

It’s summer time and you know what that means VACATION!!!! Make sure to take of your pearly whites with these 5 easy steps. When traveling abroad, brush your teeth with bottled water to avoid various microorganisms in foreign water supplies that could make you sick. Store your toothbrush in a travel container with air holes

Bleached, bright-white teeth seem to be everywhere — and while traditional treatments like whitening toothpastes, at-home trays and in-office procedures are an effective way to get there, they can sometimes cause tooth sensitivity and pain. For those hoping to steer clear of chemical treatments, there are a few techniques that can possibly help your smile

Brush your teeth every morning –It is very important to brush your teeth daily. Eat a balanced diet – many vitamin and mineral deficiencies cause gum disease! Avoid eating high sugar and/or high acid foods (cookies, candy, and soda) between meals.– Be careful with diet soda, it may not have sugar but it certainly has

You can’t reach the tight spaces between your teeth and under the gumline with a toothbrush. That’s why daily flossing is important. When you floss:   Don’t skimp. Break off about 18 inches (46 centimeters) of dental floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger on one hand, and the rest around the middle finger