by | Jun 26, 2015 | News/Articles
Drinking red wine through a straw to keep your teeth white has become a mini trend.But can drinking pop or sugary drinks through a straw actually protect your teeth from cavities and stains? “It will minimize contact with your teeth,” says Dr. Euan Swan, manager of...
by | Jun 22, 2015 | News/Articles
When you want to highlight your smile, perhaps you whiten your teeth or choose a flattering shade of lipstick. But what about the health of your gums? After all, inflammation of gum tissue is far from attractive. Even in the early stages of gum disease—which is caused...
by | Jun 18, 2015 | News/Articles
Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started. Fluorides are used by...
by | May 28, 2015 | News/Articles
Did you know that a baby’s teeth begin to develop between the third and sixth months of pregnancy? That’s why making smart food choices now can help set your child up to be Mouth Healthy for Life. During your pregnancy a sufficient quantity of...
by | May 25, 2015 | News/Articles
The dental exam is critical to your ongoing oral health—and only your dentist can perform this. The exam consists, in part, of the dentist looking inside your mouth. In the past, you may not have ever realized an exam was taking place. Perhaps you thought the dentist...
by | May 21, 2015 | News/Articles
Losing weight can be tough. And while there’s no study or direct evidence that links dental health to successful dieting, there is anecdotal evidence to support the idea that brushing and flossing after eating can make you less tempted to snack. It’s not...
by | May 19, 2015 | News/Articles
Older children and teenagers may express interest in mouthwash as a breath-freshening agent, and they can reap the benefits of a fluoride rinse as well. Older children who have braces are especially good candidates for fluoride mouth rinses because the rinse can help...
by | May 15, 2015 | News/Articles
Forget the apples. A cup or two of green tea a day will keep both the doctor and the dentist away! While it’s well known that green tea is good for your heart and promotes weight loss, did you know that it’s also the beverage of choice for keeping your...
by | May 13, 2015 | News/Articles
Braces do a lot more than improve your smile. They also play an active role in correcting overcrowded and misaligned teeth. This is important because an abnormal bite (also known as “malocclusion”) may cause other problems, such as impaired plaque removal around...
by | May 8, 2015 | News/Articles
Acid reflux (also known as gastroesophageal reflux) is a common condition that occurs when acids from the stomach flow upward into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and occasionally into the mouth. Sometimes acid reflux progresses to GERD...
