Every time you eat or drink anything sugary, your teeth are under acid attack for up to one hour. The sugar in foods and drinks react with the bacteria in plaque and produce harmful acids that affect your teeth. The acid wears away the enamel, and will leave the dentin uncovered. This is called ‘dental erosion’ and can leave teeth very…
Dentistry makes a difference! Familiar Faces Wearing Braces A dental makeover may be easier than you think, and it can have a huge impact on a persons confidence and smile. Sometimes a simple bonding or whitening procedure can make a huge difference in a person’s appearance. If you ever considered changing your smile, talk to your dentist to see what they can…
Most parents know that brushing their kids teeth twice a day is important for dental health. Most also know that going to the dentist twice a year is important. But, here are a few things parents may not know: Cavities are on the Rise! According to the Center for Disease control almost half of children ages 2-11 have cavities on their baby…
We have recently seen an increase in decay in all ages especially young children. There are many things that put a person at risk for cavities. Some of them include: previous cavities dry mouth sugary drinks throughout the day snacking on sticky or sugary foods poor oral hygiene change in medication sipping on coffee throughout the day drinking soda…
Here is a great tooth brushing chart to try with your kids! It’s fun to turn tooth brushing into challenge. There can be a prize for filling the whole chart! Kids also like to use stickers to fill the chart instead of a simple check mark. Have fun giving it a try! Its also a great to discuss with your…
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Flossing once a day can increase your life expectancy by 6 years. It’s estimated that as many as 50% of adults experience some degree of dental fear. 75% of the United States Population suffers from some stage of gum disease. Most find a person’s smile to be the most important…
Things that make you go hmmmm….. The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That is enough spit to fill 2 swimming pools! Sunscreen anyone? 38.5 = the total days an average American spends brushing teeth over a lifetime. 73% of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss. Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept…
