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The effects of Teeth Grinding and Clenching (Bruxism).
If you often wake up with a sore jaw or headache and don't know why, it could be because you might be grinding and/or clenching your...
EDUCATION
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- Sep 19
What is a Night Guard?
Do you ever wake up with a sore jaw? if you do, chances are that you are probably clenching or grinding your teeth while you sleep....
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- Aug 31
What is Dental Plaque?
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...
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- Aug 17
Why are my Teeth sensitive to Cold?
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...
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- Jul 28
Why is Mouth Breathing Bad?
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...
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- Jul 19
What are Dental Sealants?
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...
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- Jun 30
How often should you change your toothbrush?
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...
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- Jun 18
What is a Laser used for during a Dental Cleaning?
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...
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- May 15
Are you brushing your teeth too hard?
Most people believe that the harder you brush your teeth the cleaner and healthier they will be. We can certainly understand why people...
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- Apr 30
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease... We're sure you've heard this phrase before, maybe on a toothpaste commercial or perhaps (hopefully not) you heard your...
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- Apr 18
Why do my Gums Bleed when I Brush or Floss?
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...
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- Mar 31
What is Tooth Demineralization?
Throughout the day our teeth are constantly losing minerals whenever we eat food or consume acidic beverages. This mineral losing process...
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- Feb 27
The Benefits of Drinking Water.
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...
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- Feb 14
What is Tooth Remineralization?
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...
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- Jan 31
Do I really need to go to the Dentist every 6 Months?
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...
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- Jan 19
Myths about the use of a Mouthwash.
Using a mouthwash after you brush and floss can be beneficial to your oral health, however there are a few misconceptions that patients...
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- Dec 11, 2021
What causes Intrinsic Tooth stains?
Last month we talked about the causes of extrinsic tooth stains (stains that affect the outer layer of the tooth). Today we'll be...
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- Nov 16, 2021
What causes Extrinsic Teeth Stains?
No one likes having stains on their teeth. For some people, having stained teeth can prevent or reduce the amount of times they smile...
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- Sep 26, 2021
Does a proxy/interdental brush replace flossing?
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"....
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- Aug 15, 2021
Flossing after you Brush but before you Rinse?
In one of our very first blogs we explained why we believe flossing before you brush may provide the best results and benefits. If you...
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- Jul 14, 2021
What is Chlorhexidine Mouthwash?
If your Dentist has prescribed or given you a bottle of Chlorhexidine mouthwash, then it's likely that you have some type of gum disease...
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- Jun 30, 2021
What is Fluoride Varnish?
Going to the dentist every 6 months for a dental check-up and a cleaning is a great way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and prevent...
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- Feb 15, 2021
What is Fluoride?
Unless you don't use toothpaste when you brush your teeth, then you have probably heard about Fluoride. Many people are grateful for its...
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- Oct 27, 2020
Does Sugar cause Cavities?
Most of us probably had a parent tell us "Don't eat too many candies because you'll get cavities!". When we are kids we rarely question...
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- Oct 17, 2020
Which toothpaste should I be using?
With so many toothpaste options out on the market, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming for people to feel like they are making the...
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- Sep 18, 2020
What is a Full Mouth Debridement?
If you haven't had a dental cleaning in several years and your brushing and flossing has been lacking, then there is a chance that the...
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- Aug 18, 2020
What does dental probing mean?
Have you ever been having your teeth cleaned and heard your dentist or dental hygienist shout out numbers like "three, two, four" while...
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- Jun 11, 2020
Brushing only cleans about 60% of your teeth's surfaces...
If you're brushing your teeth and not flossing, then you're only effectively cleaning approximately 60% of your teeth's surfaces. This...
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- Apr 24, 2020
What is a Dental Deep Cleaning?
If it has been several years since your last dental cleaning and you haven't kept up with your brushing and flossing habits, it is likely...
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- Feb 29, 2020
What is a Periodontal Maintenance teeth cleaning?
If you suffer from periodontitis (a form of gum disease) it's likely that you're going in to see your dentist or dental hygienist every...
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- Jan 21, 2020
What is a Regular Teeth Cleaning (Dental Prophylaxis)?
When people think of going to the dentist to get a "Regular cleaning" they are often referring to what we dental professionals call a...
