Have you ever heard someone mention that high blood pressure causes cavities? While hypertension may not necessarily directly cause tooth decay on its own, if you’re someone taking medication for this particular problem then your chance of decay actually might be much greater than others. Why is this the case? It’s all about the medication… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Dental Sealants: FAQs
When you shift your focus from your own smile to that of your child’s you quickly recognize that your son or daughter’s habits aren’t quite as skillful as your own (not yet, anyway). As a result, you feel curious about what you can do to keep those teeth and gums healthy until your child catches… Read more »
Dental Things You Should (And Shouldn’t) Share
When it comes to taking excellent care of your smile, you’re taking in new information all of the time. The foundation is set, of course, which includes brushing your smile two times a day and flossing one time a day (and coming in for your visits). As for the other information, you’ll find that when… Read more »
Protect Your Smile This Holiday
As the holidays draw nearer and nearer, there are probably a lot of things on your mind (like planning to attend parties, hosting parties, gifts to purchase and wrap, and more). What you might forget about, though it’s essential, is your oral health. Do you know how to keep it safe and sound this holiday… Read more »
3 Things You Need To Know About Flossing
You might be a little bit shocked to learn that when we talk with you about dental floss, there’s what seems like an entire universe of information to take in. Whether we’re discussing the best technique for flossing, how much to use, which type, or otherwise, this very basic-seeming part of your dental hygiene routine… Read more »
Quiz: Can A Common Cold Cause Cavities?
When we come down with something like the common cold, our focus shifts entirely to feeling better and getting back to our daily lives. Unfortunately, this can bring with it some amount of a negative impact to one’s oral health. When you’re feeling under the weather, your attention to dental hygiene may fall by the… Read more »
Q&A: Protection Against Gum Disease
As you may have noticed, maintaining your oral health does not rely only on your ability to keep your teeth healthy but also on your dedication to the upkeep of your gum tissue. When you neglect certain aspects of care, gum disease may occur. This is an issue that can affect the health of your… Read more »
Quick Tips: Keeping Your Toothbrush Clean
Amongst the dental hygiene details you will take in that let you know how to buy a toothbrush that is effective, how to brush for successful results, and more, you may find yourself wondering how to keep your brush clean. This is a wonderful question and something that is quite simple to answer. While we… Read more »
Quiz: Are You Caring For Your Lips?
Are you doing anything special to protect your lips as part of your oral health care? You may be surprised that we ask (unless, of course, you suffer from chapped lips like many of our patients). While dry lips won’t necessarily result in any significant issue for your smile, nobody likes dealing with peeling or… Read more »
Quiz: Is Nail Biting Bad For Your Smile?
You might be familiar with some very obvious habits that are bad for your oral health – particularly those that are performed on a regular basis. For instance, you know that guzzling coffee or any drink high in sugar (or something very acidic) is bad for your teeth. You know that chomping on ice or eating… Read more »
