Brushing Your Child’s Teeth Made Easier

In many households, it’s a struggle to get kids to brush their teeth. It should not be considered an optional activity though, so what can parents do to make the process easier? Consider these tips for success. Set goals Even though every parent’s goal is probably to...

Why Flossing Matters

If you ask dentists which teeth to floss, the response is often, “only the ones you want to keep.” Combined with brushing, flossing is the most important contributor to your dental health. In fact, flossing promotes healthy gums as well as prevents tooth decay....

Women Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease with Proper Dental Care

People mistakenly think of heart disease as a man’s disease, but it does affect many women. In fact, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. New research from the University of California, Berkeley has given woman another reason to keep...

Dentures versus Dental Implants for Replacing Lost Teeth

When you are missing teeth, your quality of life can suffer. Many people change their diets because of difficulty eating, and they often restrict social activities because they feel embarrassed. Your oral health may also decline. To restore your smile, your dentist...

Tooth Decay Can Cause Future Problems for Kids

Most people don’t worry if their children get a cavity or two. Unfortunately, tooth decay can have an impact on can impact, development, nutrition, and behavior. Identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a silent epidemic, tooth decay...

I Can’t Give Up my Coffee!!

You’ve probably seen what coffee can do to a cup. Those brown stains that you see left on your cup are also sticking to your teeth. Coffee is especially hard on your teeth due to an ingredient called tannic acid, which gets into the grooves and pits of your tooth...