by development | Dec 12, 2018 | Children's Dentistry, Oral Health
Make Brushing Teeth Fun!It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make brushing fun for your son or daughter, and encourage healthy...
by development | Dec 5, 2018 | Teeth Whitening
Tips for a Whiter SmileEveryday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and flossing can also leave behind tooth stains. Even injuries to teeth or gums can cause some...
by development | Nov 28, 2018 | Cavities, Oral Health, Uncategorized
Fluoride Use in AdolescentsFluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater availability of fluoride in public water supplies, toothpaste, and...
by development | Nov 21, 2018 | Cavities, Dental Emergency, Oral Health, Uncategorized
Treating Gum Disease with AntibioticsWhy does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can even grow below the gumline. And this bacterial growth leads to...
by development | Nov 14, 2018 | Oral Health, Uncategorized
Oh no, not the dentist!If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of going to the dentist to avoid making an appointment. The...
