You probably already know which types of foods and snacks are bad for your teeth. Many of them are the same ones that a nutritionist would warn you away from for reasons of overall body health: foods and drink with empty calories like colas, snacking foods like chips,...
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Dental Veneers: Common Questions Asked
If you have questions about dental veneers, then you have come to the right blog. Here, our dentists are happy to review commonly asked questions about dental veneers and provide accurate answers to them. This could help you find the answers you’re looking for! The...
Don’t Let Bad Breath Ruin a Date
You’re looking forward to a date. Unfortunately, you’ve noticed that you’ve had bad breath recently. There’s nothing that can be quite as embarrassing on a date as bad breath. So, what can you do to have fresher breath? Brush & Floss Your Teeth Brush your teeth at...
Increase Your Dental Knowledge on Gum Disease Treatments
It is important to always assess your oral health and your oral health care treatments. Always make sure you're taking the necessary steps to keep your smile safe from any oral accidents and injuries that can arise. In addition, it is important to be aware of tooth...
The Evolving History of Dentistry
From Egyptian times to modern day, many things have changed to reflect dentistry as we know it today. Here is a timeline of how dentistry began: - 5000 BC: The first discussion about “tooth worms” describes the cause of dental decay - 2600 BC: An Egyptian scribe, who...
How to Choose a Toothbrush
It’s been about three to four months since you bought a new toothbrush, so the time has come to replace it again. Don’t be sad to part with your toothbrush. Getting a new toothbrush frequently helps your oral hygiene be as effective as possible. If you are unsure how...
The Facts of Oral Hygiene: Tooth Hazards
Even though our teeth are built strong enough to handle most edible foods, they are not strong enough to handle everything, including external risks that can put your jaw and teeth in harm’s way. Take the time to protect your teeth so that your smile can thrive for a...
How to Maintain Dental Health During the Fall Season
The Fall Season means that it’s time for your little ones to dress up like ghouls, ghosts, monsters, and princesses and go trick-or-treating. This time of year is so fun for your little ghoulies, but it can also be hazardous for their oral health, and theirs too! Our...
How to Floss Correctly
Most people don’t have a problem with brushing their teeth morning and night, but many people think it’s ok to skip flossing. While brushing and flossing removes plaque from the front, back, and chewing surfaces of the teeth, flossing removes food particles and plaque...
How Toothbrushes Came to Be
Today, the toothbrush is a very appreciated, important aspect of dental hygiene and the health of your smile. But how did the toothbrush come to be? Before the toothbrush, how did people clean their teeth? Continue reading to explore the answers to these questions...