Let’s talk about how you know if you’re brushing teeth too hard and what damage it can actually cause to your teeth. I would say hard brushing is one of the most common things. It doesn’t matter who you are. People have a tendency to brush too hard but it’s really not a good thing …
Today will talk about how to properly brush your child’s teeth. You should always be helping them. Let your child do it depending on the age. They might just chew their toothbrush. That’s normal if they’re too small. You will definitely have to do it for them. If they’re at the age where they are …
Did you know there’s a connection between family, genetics, and oral health? Most of us probably already know that genetics play a role in overall health, but the same goes for oral health. Have you ever seen a family full of healthy smiles? This may not be a coincidence and there are some surprising facts …
Today I want to talk about what to do if your children don’t like to brush their teeth. If your children are age two, they’re not going to want to brush their teeth. They’re not going to want anything being shoved in their mouth to brush their teeth. How to make things easier is to …
Dental implants and bridges are ways to replace a missing tooth or teeth that should be done sooner because you don’t want the teeth shifting into that missing space. It can change everything and cause you more pain. Today we will talk about dental implants. Why dental implants may be the best option for you …
Today we’re talking about tooth extraction. What are five things to do after your extraction to get out of pain fast and help your gums heal? 1. Change your gauze Right after your extraction, your dentist gave you some gauze to bite down on. Make sure you change that gauze once it becomes soaked and make sure that you wash your hands …
Teeth treated with non-surgical endodontic treatment showed a high survival rate after five years. So if you do RCT for the first time it is around 90% and if you redo is around 88%. Despite the high success and survival rate, root canal treatment may fail when the treatment is carried out inadequately. There are some cases in which the …
Today let’s do a very quick recap on the different types of teeth whitening, what works, what doesn’t, and basically how things work. Toothpaste. Toothpaste work if your teeth are already fairly white. They will actually keep things looking the whitest as possible because they help to remove surface stains. They do not make the …
Talking and interacting with someone with bad breath is one of the most undesirable social situations possible. If you have bad breath, it can be very distracting to the people you are talking with, and will likely develop a negative reputation because of this. Although masking your bad breath with mints sprays and gums can work temporarily after a meal, it is …
A lot of patients have heard about fluoride in a dental office. They apply fluoride to your teeth. That’s the stuff where you typically have to wait half an hour before eating or drinking anything. Because it is protecting your teeth against cavities and sensitivities. It’s like vitamins for your teeth. It’s amazing. But what …