Jan 1, 2013
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....
Dec 1, 2012
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...
Nov 1, 2012
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...
Oct 9, 2012
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...
Sep 16, 2012
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...
Aug 12, 2012
Getting older brings lots of changes, and it also means increased risk for oral health problems. Even if you practice good dental hygiene, there are some issues that may arise in your senior years. Your dentist and doctor can help you as these challenges come along....