Patient Education
Why Are More Adults Getting Braces?
As braces have become less bulky and visible in recent years, more and more adults are wearing them, for a…
Braces can correct misaligned teeth to improve your smile and your dental health, but braces pain can make you uncomfortable.
How Braces…
Cookies, cakes, candies, and sodas – everywhere you go, there are sugary treats to tempt you and your kids. The effects of sugar on teeth may not…
Dental health is not limited to your teeth. Sores or irritations can develop in and around the mouth. Fortunately, they usually heal on their own…
What is Halitosis?
Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath, and if you’ve ever had it, you shouldn’t feel bad. About 1 in 5 people in the…
Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that surround your…
What Causes Yellow Teeth?
Do you have yellow teeth? Are you looking for a smile makeover? It’s best to start by evaluating your whitening needs…
Serve Carbs with Care
Whether it’s the crunch or the fact that they’re shaped like their favorite animals, kids love crackers and chips. The…
Skip the Soda
Call it soda, call it pop. But sugary, carbonated beverages by any name are bad news for your child’s teeth. “One can of soda is…
When working with her young patients, the pediatric dentist and ADA spokesperson Dr. Mary Hayes teaches them this simple, but important, saying:…
Improper Brushing Technique
Here’s one technique to try for a thorough brush: First, place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Then,…
Brushing Right After Eating
If you feel the need to clean your teeth after eating or drinking, wait at least 60 minutes before brushing-especially…
Keeping Your Toothbrush for Too Long
The ADA recommends changing your toothbrush every 3-4 months, so make a resolution to change your toothbrush…
Below is an article was written by Diana Tosuni-O’Neill RDH, BS and found on Colgate.com
Have you ever woken up from a sound sleep with a dry…
Below is an article was written by Tracey Sandilands and found on Colgate.com
Antimicrobial therapy is a form of oral treatment used to…
Below is an article was written by Steve Auger and found on Colgate.com
Responsible parents always want what is best for their children, even if…
Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org
Sweet as the holidays may be, sugar-packed treats can wreak havoc on your pearly…
Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org
Sweet as the holidays may be, sugar-packed treats can wreak havoc on your pearly…