Category: Dental Information

There are many different toothpastes to choose from, which can make picking one out very difficult. What’s most important is making sure your toothpaste has the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval on it. This seal means the product has been tested, its claims are legitimate and its ingredients are effective. As long as […]

If you have bad breath, it can be embarrassing. You may fear talking to people or being around others, and wonder what you can do to stop it. To help restore your self-confidence and freshen your breath, here are four tips on how to prevent bad breath: Brush your teeth and tongue twice a day […]

Every time you turn on the news, it seems like there’s a new study saying that drinking coffee poses a potential risk to your health & well-being, or that it has been shown to be beneficial to your health. If you find this frustrating, then you’re not going to be too happy about the facts […]

Of all the activities done in a person’s daily oral hygiene routine, flossing is almost unanimously the most difficult. Manipulating a small piece of floss between your teeth can require a lot of finesse and manual dexterity. Even those gifted with steady hands still manage to make mistakes in their technique. We’ve dedicated today’s blog […]

Thanks to modern dentistry, it’s becoming easier and easier to prevent the formation of cavities in our teeth. One of these incredibly innovative and useful procedures is a dental sealant. Like a dental filling, a dental sealant is a procedure performed in order to prevent the potential bad effects of a cavity. However, unlike its […]

If there’s one thing that everyone wants when it comes to their teeth, it’s nice, white teeth to help maintain a great-looking smile. Nevertheless, keeping your teeth white isn’t always easy. There are many factors out there that can cause teeth to turn yellow or brownish in color. However, knowledge is power, and knowing the […]

When it comes to dentistry, you probably want someone who’s highly trained to deal with and take care of the health of your teeth. After all, you wouldn’t just let some random stranger put his or her hands in your mouth and examine your teeth for cavities and signs of gum disease, would you? Rest […]

Sometimes when our dental hygienists and dentists start talking about the “second premolar” or “your canines,” it can be easy to feel out of the loop. After all, you (probably) didn’t go to dental school, did you? Well, for those of you who want to get in on the secret language of dentists, we’ve got […]

Most people would agree that a drink every once in awhile or a couple at a social gathering can be a relaxing or fun experience. However, not everyone drinks the same amount, and while in moderation alcoholic beverages don’t cause much damage to your oral health, excessive amounts of drinking or frequent “partying too hard” […]

Have you ever come in from a hot day out, poured yourself a glass of water with ice and found yourself wincing in pain due to how cold it was? Or while brushing have you found the activity simply too painful for your teeth to continue? Chances are you might be experiencing sensitive teeth. There […]