After brushing your teeth, how many times have you looked in the sink a seen a little blood? If we’re being truthful, this has happened to most people many times. The sight of blood might not raise alarms since … Continue reading
While you’re very familiar with idea of brushing your teeth twice a day, that “two minutes, twice daily” doesn’t tell the whole story. If you’re only brushing your teeth and forgetting to floss and use mouthwash, then there’s more … Continue reading
In the last year, over one third of adults admitted avoiding going to the dentist. The reasons for avoidance range from lack of access to services, lack of dental insurance or inability to pay, or avoidance due to anxiety or … Continue reading
Properly cleaning and taking care of your dentures is just as important as caring for your overall oral health. A denture is a good alternative for people who have lost some or all of their teeth, and having one … Continue reading
What a question! Anything to do with our pearly whites comes with medical, emotional and practical considerations. In an emotional sense as well as a very physical sense, teeth are hard. In fact, the outermost layer of our teeth (enamel) … Continue reading
Dentures and overdentures… Probably the first thing that comes to mind when we hear any of these words is that dentures are only for seniors. Or for those of us who are creeping up in years, we just shudder … Continue reading
The human mouth. It’s normal for us not to think about it, despite how much we rely on it every day. We can get energy—and pleasure—from food, plus our mouth and teeth affect how we communicate our surroundings. We can … Continue reading
We’ve all heard it. And as much as it’s become a rallying point for dental health, it’s only PART of the whole truth: brushing twice a day for two minutes is essential for oral health. You’ve heard it, you know … Continue reading
Going to the dentist can be nerve wracking for many people, and for plenty of reasons. Now imagine if you had general dental anxiety on top of a latex allergy. While allergies to nuts or dairy are common … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard that your oral health is directly connected to your full body health. And while some connections are better known than others (like the link between heart disease and gum disease), there are others systems in the body … Continue reading