Plaque! Every human being on this earth has plaque in their mouth. Yes, even those who brush and floss several times a day will still...

Do you ever have any tooth pain when drinking an ice-cold beverage? Maybe when taking a sip of your favorite hot soup? Perhaps you get a...

It's not uncommon for people to breathe through their mouth when they are asleep. Even if you're not (or think you're not) a mouth...

At around the age of six years old, most kids will experience the eruption of their first adult teeth. These first adult teeth are known...

We all know that we need to change our toothbrush every so often, but how frequently should we be replacing our toothbrush? The answer to...

Over the last few years more and more dental offices are bringing in lasers for their Dental Hygienist to use in their department. If you...

You just finished brushing your teeth and using your favorite mouthwash so that you can have fresh-smelling breath for the next couple of...

Most people believe that the harder you brush your teeth the cleaner and healthier they will be. We can certainly understand why people...

Gum disease... We're sure you've heard this phrase before, maybe on a toothpaste commercial or perhaps (hopefully not) you heard your...

Getting in the habit of brushing and flossing regularly can be difficult for some of us. If your gums bleed when you brush or floss this...

Throughout the day our teeth are constantly losing minerals whenever we eat food or consume acidic beverages. This mineral losing process...

We recently talked about the process of remineralization and how this helps prevent tooth decay, so today we want to share with you a...

With about 60% of our body being made up of water, it is no surprise that this simple molecule has numerous benefits for our overall...

On a previous blog, we talked about tooth decay being the process in which the tooth begins to lose minerals and eventually turns into a...

A smile can say a lot about a person. Whether we like it or not, people will often judge and classify who we are based on the appearance...

Using a mouthwash after you brush and floss can be beneficial to your oral health, however there are a few misconceptions that patients...

Last month we talked about the causes of extrinsic tooth stains (stains that affect the outer layer of the tooth). Today we'll be...

No one likes having stains on their teeth. For some people, having stained teeth can prevent or reduce the amount of times they smile...

With Halloween just around the corner we thought it would be a good idea to share a few dental tips that may help you and your family...

Several times when we ask patients if they are flossing they will respond with "I don't floss, but I do use an interdental brush"....