School is about out for the summer and soon children everywhere will be attending camp, playing sports or just enjoying time in the back yard. Summer is also the time when children can get into trouble, be it scraped knees, bruises, or even a knocked out tooth. It's especially easy to panic when your child […]
Dental technology is better than ever today, and dentists have a lot of valuable tools at their disposal to provide the best care possible. An often overlooked but extremely valuable tool is that of dental X-rays, and dentists turn to these scans to diagnose long term issues and track tooth development. Let's take a closer […]
We all brush our teeth at least twice a day (if you're not, then we need to see you as soon as possible). However, how many of us are relying on brushing techniques that are incorrect and ingrained as bad habits we learned in the past? Can you be sure you're brushing the way that […]
It's no secret that brushing is extremely important when it comes to dental health. Everyone from young children to adults should brush at least twice a day, not to mention floss at least once a day and rinse with mouthwash one to two times a day. Since brushing is so important and so frequently brought […]
We all know there are three key steps to regular dental health and maintenance - brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash. If you perform all three regularly and visit your dentist every six months, you should be in good shape. However you may be curious which order of the three produces the best results. Let's […]
We talk about it often, but brushing, flossing, and mouthwash make up the three key pillars of dental health. All too often, flossing gets left out of the picture for some people, and this can really impact their overall dental health. These days there are modern devices that make it easier to keep up on […]
We consistently talk about how flossing is an important part of proper dental care, and daily flossing is a cornerstone alongside brushing and using mouthwash. This said, you may not know which floss is best for you. Wait, there are different types of floss? Just like toothbrushes and mouthwash, companies find plenty of ways to […]
As a dentist or a parent concerned about oral health, Halloween can be a tricky time of year - no pun intended. This is because we want children to enjoy the spirit of the holiday, but the unhealthy candy that goes along with it is much less desirable. While a few pieces of candy here […]
The loss of baby teeth can be a big milestone in your child's development. While it can be unsettling for children to lose the baby teeth they've become accustomed to, the appearance of permanent adult teeth is an important experience for them. As they start to lose baby teeth, parents will want to do their […]
At one time or another it happens to us all. You're on a camping trip, or an overnight stay with friends or family, and you forget your toothbrush. Since most of us have developed a routine of brushing at least morning and night, this circumstance can feel rather annoying. Often times you don't realize it […]
