How long do dental sealants last? Are they beneficial for adults? What do they do to protect the teeth? Find out more about dental sealants in this article.
Benefits of Dental Sealants
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Oral Maintenance
Why are regular dental visits important? What are the benefits of dental sealants? Should you clean your toddler’s teeth? What choices do you have for whitening your smile? These questions and more are answered here!
Apps for Brushing the Teeth
Did you know there are apps that help children to focus on their toothbrushing? Find out more about how the smartphone can contribute to dental focus and fun!
Music to your Child’s Teeth
Brushing our teeth for 2 minutes twice per day is essential for oral health. For children, 120 seconds of brushing can seem boring! Here are some helpful tips to keep brushing their teeth fun so they stick to this great habit.
Keep Your Balance in Oral Hygiene
Brushing our teeth does more than just keep our teeth clean and get rid of bad breath. It also helps maintain a delicate balance of oral bacteria. Here’s a closer look at maintaining your oral health!
Receding Gums and Oral Health
Receding gums can be just as bad as tooth decay, because both lead to missing teeth, and one can lead to the other. Find out more about prevention and cures!
The Proper Place for Mouthwash
Some people do not like to brush their teeth or floss. Is mouthwash an adequate substitute for vital steps in regular oral hygiene? Our dentists provide the answer.
Options for Toothbrushes
With so many toothbrush options on the market, how do you know which one to choose? Is it time to consider an upgrade? Let us help you weigh your options.
Preventing Tooth Loss
If you have missing teeth, you aren’t alone. More than 100 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Prevention is the first step to keeping teeth. Here are 3 tips to help you keep your teeth for life!
Brushing and Breakfast
Timing is everything! While brushing for 2 minutes twice per day is recommended by the ADA, brushing too soon after an acidic meal or beverage can do more harm than good. Learn more about how you can adjust your habits to ensure healthy teeth for life!
Millennials and Dental Care
Are you a millennial? Do you find it difficult to keep up an oral hygiene routine? Or to visit the dentist regularly? In your age group, you’re not alone! Here are some tips to help get you back on track.
Bacteria and Breath
Bad breath is something that all of us try to avoid. We may like the taste of onions, garlic, certain seafoods, and other rather smelly food products. After eating such foods, we often take extra steps to avoid the resulting malodorous effect. Some chew a piece of...
Drawing Straws
Many popular drinks include colorings (think punches, sodas, and some spirits), tannins (think tea), acids (lemon sparkling water, juices, and sodas again), all of these creating their characteristic appealing shades. These added components can stain the surface of...
So You Didn’t Brush Your Teeth?
The average Californian’s life follows the same basic pattern: food, work, sleep, repeat. There might be a variation or two — perhaps a little recreation added. Hopefully, one other regular element is your routine of oral care, including brushing your teeth for two...
Dental Music?
It's Music to Your Teeth! It’s rare that you find a song that features dentistry. Granted, there are a few comedic songs and parodies that put the dental industry to music, but they seldom sing the praises of visiting the dentist. That’s fine. Humor is a good thing,...
Don’t Forget Your Canines!
Dental Care for Dogs Many people have pets as part of their family. The top two most popular pets are cats and dogs. Of those two types, dogs are the most likely to share food with their families. The typical American diet, however, can be just as detrimental to our...