Posts Categorized: Oral Hygiene

True or False on your Tooth Anatomy

In American, we grow up knowing that taking care of our oral health is important, even if many still put off regular self-care. Fewer people are aware that keeping their mouths healthy will also potentially benefit their overall health, but science is finding that this is the case. Gaining a deeper understanding of your smile… Read more »

Involve your Family in Excellent Oral Hygiene

If anyone in your family has unhealthy teeth and gums, the domino effect on future oral and overall health is scarier than you may realize. Certain dangerous health conditions (heart disease, strokes, cancer, Alzheimer’s) are all linked to the bacteria which breed in your mouth. If you want to eradicate these “bad guys” so you… Read more »

Main Ingredients in Toothpaste

How specific are you when purchasing toothpaste?  Most stores that carry dental hygiene items these days have dozens of different brands of tooth-cleaning gels and pastes. With so many different features and benefits, you may sometimes wonder what should be your highest priority. Cavity protection is an obvious focus, but what about toothpastes which promise… Read more »

Fear Not at the Dentist

Research has proven that as many as 20% of people in the United States suffer from some form of dental fear, anxiety, or phobia. Unfortunately, this means that same amount of people are probably putting off the dental care they need. Many people view psychological issues as weaknesses of the mind that they should be… Read more »