When you brush your teeth extremely hard, what you think is happening may be something like this: You assume you’re getting rid of every last trace of plaque and debris, so you figure your smile is going to feel super slick and will actually be very clean. However, there’s a big discrepancy between what you… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Things That Dental Cleanings Really Help Prevent
There may be those moments during which you think to yourself that while you know you’ve heard for your whole life dental cleanings are extremely important, you wonder why and whether it’s really true. You ask yourself what this aspect of prevention can really do for you or if it just helps make your teeth… Read more »
Breath Protection: Keeping It Fresh Instead Of Bad
One of the things that helps you feel confident when speaking with other people (often in very close proximity) is knowing your breath smells okay. When you’re worried that it doesn’t, it can quickly cause you to feel like shrinking violet. Then, of course, if you know anything about oral health and what bad breath… Read more »
Inflamed Gums: The Not-So-Obvious Causes
When you have swollen gums, you have no qualms about hearing that you’ve got gingivitis. It’s sort of what you expected to hear in the first place! However, when inflammation occurs and you either are completely certain it can’t be diseased gums or you’re shocked when we tell you that it’s not, it’s somewhat jarring… Read more »
Proper Preventive Care Should Address Periodontal Concerns
How will you know if your daily oral health care routine is doing its job? When you think about preventive dental care, you should think about protecting your smile against the threat posed by cavities. However, your concerns should extend beyond your teeth. You should also think about how well your oral care regimen is… Read more »
Is Your Stress Affecting Your Smile?
You may think that stress is something that’s separate from your body. You think, worry, and experience anxiety but you assume it’s all in your mind. The truth is, stress affects your body, too, and can have a negative impact on your oral health. Did you know that stress often shows up as muscle tension?… Read more »