What’s all the fuss about gum disease? And why the lectures by your dental hygienist? For very good reason, actually. Periodontal disease is a progressive disease – one that does not stabilize or show signs of healing. It only gets worse. Even when it doesn’t hurt, untreated gum disease will eventually take its toll – […]
Keeping Baby Teeth Clean
We recommend planning your baby’s first dental visit between 6 months and 2 years. The earlier the best, so they can begin to be comfortable in the dentist chair and develop good health habits. When new baby teeth are breaking through, rub the baby’s teeth and gums with a pad of gauze or a washcloth […]
Baby teeth
New babies are vulnerable little people. And from the first day a tooth erupts, new teeth are vulnerable too. Fortunately, as parents, there are ways you can protect your child from cavities and ensure the best possible dental health beginnings. One avoidable threat to baby teeth is “nursing bottle mouth.” While putting down the child […]
Tooth Wear
Some tooth wear is normal for everyone. Abrasion can occur as a result of simple chewing if teeth are just not very strong. Or, it could be a matter of a highly acidic diet, tooth grinding during sleep or when stressed, or other habits. If your teeth show excess signs of wear, try to monitor […]
Anti-Tartar Toothpastes
There are lots of dental products available at your local grocer or drug store. It’s tough to pick the one that’s right for you. In an effort to keep gum disease at bay, many manufacturers have researched and developed anti-plaque, anti-tartar home care products and some even advertise these to be the be-all and end-all […]
General Health at the Dentist
The May 2000 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Health states, “You cannot be healthy without oral health. Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities.” Dental practitioners are in a unique position to recognize and address the early warning signs of a body out of balance. The so-called lifestyle illnesses are […]
