It’s amazing how tough our teeth are considering how much we use them on a daily basis. Combine that long-term use with the natural process of aging and it’s a wonder that we have any teeth left by the time we get into our 50’s. If you’re curious about what happens to your teeth as…
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…
Father’s Day is this Sunday, but if you haven’t done your gift shopping yet, we have 7 unusual gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on your father’s face on June 19. Plus, they’ll help keep his smile bright and his oral health in good shape. Electric Toothbrush: For the gadget/techie guy, many electric…
It comes as no surprise that a major Do-It-Yourself (DIY) trend is teeth whitening or bleaching. Although pharmacy-sold whitening can often improve the shade of your teeth, the disadvantages of over-the-counter kits far outweigh the benefits. For more effective and safer results, it’s recommended that you ask your dentist to perform in-office teeth-whitening services. What…
So how does an electric toothbrush work to clean your teeth? It makes rapid automatic bristle motions, either back-and-forth oscillation or rotation-oscillation, in order to clean teeth. Motions at sonic speeds or below are made by a motor. In the case of ultrasonic toothbrushes, ultrasonic motions are produced by a piezoelectric crystal. A modern electric…
Oral health has been a topic of interest to humans since earliest times. Dentistry first appears in recorded text in 5000 BC, when the Sumerians thought that dental decay was due to tooth worms. The first dentist shows up in 2600 BC in an Egyptian tomb, which includes an inscription referring to Hesy-Re as the…
Plan on entertaining during the Memorial Day weekend? We’ve got a scrumptious snack or appetizer dish that is sure to “wow” your guests. It’s Korean Cheesy Corn Dip, and the recipe is provided by Dr. Kyle Hunt and his wife Greta. If you know anything about Dr. Kyle, you know he loves to cook! He…
Brushing and flossing are important to good oral health. So let’s celebrate the toothbrush, toothpaste and floss with our Happy Oral Health Coloring Contest. Winners will receive a $25 Visa gift card. We have three age categories – Ages 1-6, Ages 7-12 and Ages 13+ (adults are welcome to enter!). The coloring contest image is…
Here are nine tips for baby bottle usage to help you keep your little one free of cavities. Avoid Sugary Beverages Sports drinks and fruit juices are packed with sugar and are not recommended for your baby’s bottle. That’s because lots of sugar leads to tooth decay and can create a host of dental problems…
When you reach for a tube of modern-day toothpaste, do you ever wonder what exactly is in that tube? You probably know there is fluoride in the paste, which is a great cavity fighter. Often it will include a whitener for brighter teeth, plus ingredients for flavor, color, smoothness and moistness. But have you…