Inside your mouth are millions of bacteria. Many of them are healthy and good for your overall oral wellness. Yet others build up into a sticky film that coats your teeth and is called plaque. Plaque is the destructive force that creates cavities. The Making of a Cavity When we eat and drink, the bacteria…
Some Forms of Supplements Can Actually Harm Your Oral Health Nutrition experts encourage daily supplementation of vitamin C for everyone. It protects against everything from sudden infant death syndrome (S.I.D.S) to scurvy, heart disease, and in some cases, cancer. Two-time Nobel Prize winner, Linus Pauling, recommended a whopping 3 grams of vitamin C every day…
How to Keep Your Dental Hygiene on Track in A Hectic World Carpools, play dates, errands, children’s school activities, having a job – busy moms and dads know it can be a circus act trying to find time for themselves. Here are easy, convenient ways for moms and dads to take care of their own…
Buying mouthwash at the store can be overwhelming (there are more than 100 options in the marketplace) and cash-challenging (even generic brands are not cheap). Plus, trying to figure out what exactly is in the mouthwash you buy can be dizzyingly frustrating (or quite frightening once you figure it out). So the next time you…
A report published by Delta Dental found that almost 70% of Americans brush their teeth at least twice a day. That’s a great statistic for those who adhere to the recommended routine, but looking at that number also reveals a more pressing issue: more than 30 percent aren’t brushing enough. Also, 23 percent of Americans…
A patient comes in with a full sleeve of tattoos on his arm and proceeds to confide his fear of dental needles and instruments. Another patient asks the hygienist to “please be gentle,” as if her name badge proclaims her as “The Butcher.” The nervous businessman insists on nitrous oxide and continually asks to “turn…
Skipping Visits Means Missing Maintenance of Healthy Teeth and Gums Having to visit the dentist every six months may not be the appointment that everyone looks forward to, but it is one of the most important ones to keep. If you are considering skipping a dental checkup because of cost or another factor like…
An Easy, Inexpensive Way to Fix Flawed Teeth. Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or a composite resin material, which are bonded to the front of your teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Veneers are placed to mask…
We had dozens of Personal Care Dentistry patients submit photos of their pets for our Pet Photo Contest. Rather than try to pick the best photos, we randomly chose three winners of the contest. Grand prize winner receives a $50 Visa gift card, and 2nd and 3rd place receive $25 Visa gift cards. Some folks…
These 9 Foods Can Be Tough on Your Teeth Your teeth can be seriously impacted by what you eat and drink. Here’s a list of 9 foods and beverages that you should consume in moderation or entirely avoid. You’ll notice that some of the 9 are pretty obvious – chewing ice has never been a…