Your toothbrush should be replaced on a frequent basis. Its bristles can harbor bacteria, especially if it’s old or if you’ve contracted something like the flu. The general rule of thumb for replacing a toothbrush is to replace it at the beginning of every season....
Do you grind your teeth? Perhaps you clench them when you’re angry, stressed, or in pain. Teeth grinding and clenching, formally known as “bruxism” could cause serious oral health problems and diminish your quality of life. Those who brux their teeth might need endodontic therapy...
If we were to only brush our teeth and not floss, we can only clean about 70% of the surface area of our mouths. Moreover, flossing is an essential part of preventing periodontal (gum) disease because it disrupts colonies of bacteria forming at the gum...
Just because you’re going on vacation or traveling for business reasons, it doesn’t mean that you get a break from your oral hygiene routine. It’s important to plan for keeping your teeth healthy as much as it is to develop your sightseeing agenda or hash...
Maintaining clean, healthy teeth involves a little more effort than a quick swipe with your toothbrush twice a day and a visit to the dentist. Your ultimate goal is to enjoy a great smile coupled with healthy teeth and gums to last for your lifetime....
You may think that it doesn’t matter when you brush your teeth, only that you do it. That’s not the case, though. If you’re not performing your oral hygiene routine at the right time, you could actually be harming your teeth. It’s important to brush...
Some patients may believe that white teeth automatically are healthy ones, but that is not necessarily the case. White teeth may not be thriving, and teeth that are more yellow or otherwise discolored can still be quite robust. Here is the skinny on the things...
Some patients may erroneously believe that gum disease is inevitable as they get older. However, this is not the case. Gum disease is a preventable condition, and if you work closely with your dentist to get routine care, you can greatly reduce your risk of...
Before you run off to try the latest dental trend you read about online or heard about from an acquaintance, you should check with your dentist to make sure that the treatment is actually effective and won’t cause you harm. In particular, patients should steer...
An impacted tooth can result in discomfort or infection for some; while some people can go through life without experiencing any problems with teeth that never properly erupted. The teeth most likely to be impacted are third molars (wisdom teeth). Most of us have four;...