Having a good dentist is one of those things you shouldn’t have to worry about; when you have one it’s great, but it can be very discouraging when you don’t. You know you should be getting your regular cleanings, but if you don’t have a regular dental office to go to, it is easy to … Read more
There’s nothing like getting up in the morning, brewing your favorite coffee and starting your day with a BANG. But what does drinking coffee do to your teeth? Your morning routine might be affecting your dental health! If it can stain your clothes, it can stain your teeth. This rule of thumb is, unfortunately, true … Read more
It’s easy to know when to replace your car’s oil or when to replace the water filter in your refrigerator. But here is the million dollar question… When should you replace your toothbrush? And like many of us, as kids we were never taught about this issue and continued to use our toothbrush for a … Read more
Have you ever thought about how people maintained their teeth back in the days without the proper use of toothbrushes and toothpaste we have today? In ancient times, people used twigs or small pieces of tree branches called a chew stick or a tooth stick to brush off any residue of their teeth. They would … Read more
The loss of a tooth is a magical thing for a child. The moment you rushed to your room to hide your tooth underneath your pillow in exchange for some sort of valuable reimbursement from the tooth fairy was definitely a highlight of many of our childhoods. However, losing a permanent tooth as an adult … Read more
Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later in life. Oral health is one area that is easy to neglect now, but that can lead to serious financial and quality of life consequences … Read more