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How to Properly Store Your Toothbrush
Keeping your toothbrush clean is vital to the health of your mouth as well as the rest of your body. Doing so is a balance between keeping environmental contamination at bay and proper air flow to avoid mold. How you … Continue reading
Activities to Make Oral Care fun for Children
Tooth brushing time can be quite a chore for parents, as resistance comes in the form of a tantrum from toddlers and disinterest from older children. Your kiddos could be resisting brushing and flossing for a number of reasons –sensory … Continue reading
A Guide to Wisdom Teeth
The third molars, more commonly known as the wisdom tooth due to their eruption in later years when a person is thought to be wiser, are the hindmost molars in the human mouth. They usually grow out of the gums … Continue reading
Causes and Treatment for Gum Recession
Gum recession is the most subtle of warning signs that something isn’t right in your mouth. As the gums, or scientifically called gingiva, pull away from tooth structures, they can expose tooth roots, create perio pockets (gaps between gums and … Continue reading
The #1 Valentine’s Day Gift that’s bad for Your Teeth
Though Valentine’s Day points back to a Christian martyr of 5th century Rome, its modern celebrations are littered with red and pink hearts, romantic gestures, and a plethora of commercialized treats. Trays of specialty chocolate pieces, Valentine theme wrapped suckers, … Continue reading
How to combat anxiety before a trip to the dentist
Dental phobia is not a new concept, and its estimated that around 20% of Americans will avoid scheduling visits due to fear or anxiety. It can create panic despite the fact that most sufferers know the fear is irrational. Only … Continue reading
9 Tips on How to Prevent Chapped Lips
Our lips are the gateway to our oral cavity, and can also offer signs to oral problems. These facts make it necessary to take special care of our lips. We’ve all had swollen, burned, or chapped lips in the past, … Continue reading
Dallas Goes Red for Women’s Health
We celebrated National Wear Red Day the only way we knew how – in style. The American Heart Association hosted their Go Red for Women luncheon in Downtown Dallas today at the Omni Hotel. And our own Dr. Penchan was … Continue reading
What is that sticky feeling on my teeth?
Every toothpaste or mouthwash commercial mentions plaque, so most people know it’s not good for their teeth. But what is plaque exactly? It’s that sticky substance that films over your oral cavity when it hasn’t been cleaned for a while. … Continue reading
Dental Dangers of a Sippy Cup
Sippy cups are meant to transition an infant out of breast or bottle feeding, but their efficiency at containing spills with their hard-topped lids have prolonged their use beyond the suggested duration encouraged by dental professionals. This can lead to … Continue reading