Everyone knows that sweets are bad for your teeth. But, did you know that the amount of sweet food you eat is not as important as the length of time your teeth are exposed to sweets? Eat sweets at mealtime rather than between meals. The amount of saliva produced at...
What are Sealants? The premolar and molar teeth are the largest teeth in the mouth. They have a larger surface area and have several grooves and pits on the chewing surface. These grooves can be deep and are a prime place for plaque and acid to build up and cause...
There are two types of mouth rinses. These are cosmetic and therapeutic. Cosmetic mouth rinses or mouth wash as they are sometimes referred to as mainly serve the purpose of freshening breath. The act of gargling and swishing the rinse in the mouth will remove some...
What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. It generally entails a very thin piece of synthetic cord you insert and move up and down between the sides of two adjoining teeth. Why is flossing...
It has long been known that good nutrition and a well-balanced diet is one of the best defenses for your oral health. Providing your body with the right amounts of vitamins and minerals helps your teeth and gums as well as your immune system stay strong and ward off...
Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That’s because the physical changes they undergo through life-things like menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth, breastfeeding and menopause-cause many changes in the body, some harmful to teeth and...
