Smile More to Boost Your Health!
YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but…
Teaching Your Kids Good Dental Habits
IT ISN’T ALWAYS easy to teach a young child important life skills. They have boundless energy…
Importance of Oral Cancer Screening
THE AMERICAN CANCER Society estimates that there will be over 54,000 new oral cancer cases…
What Are the Main Ingredients in Toothpaste?
WE’VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with…
Sealants Are a Protective Shield for Teeth
40% OF KIDS WILL have at least one cavity by the time they start school, usually due to…
Preparing for the First Dental Visit
NOT MUCH IS better in the world than the smiles of our kids, and we have to work hard to keep those smiles healthy. Regular dental visits are…
Flossing Tips for Kids
ON THE LONG list of things parents need to teach their kids in childhood is proper flossing, but…
Answering the Questions Dentists Hear Most
AS DENTAL PROFESSIONALS, we love when patients ask us questions. It shows they care about their oral health and want to make informed decisions. Over the years, we’ve noticed certain questions come up again and again. Here are the answers to some of the most common ones we hear. How often should I really be […]
Did Ancient Americans Have Dental Problems?
WE TEND TO IMAGINE
that people from earlier eras must’ve had worse teeth than we do because…
Your Teeth Underwater
ANYONE WHO REGULARLY swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing…