Dental Hygiene

Most of your dentist’s patients enjoy robust health, and he or she is thankful for that. In fact, if you are faithful about your “recall” appointments (regular check-ups) he or she probably sees you more often than your physician does. That means much more to him or her than finding a small cavity, or more […]

“Dip” … quot;Chew” … “Pinch” … quot;Snuff” … “Dirt” … “Plug” … all are different names for smokeless tobacco, a finely ground version of processed tobacco. No matter the name, smokeless tobacco is harmful and puts your health at risk. Chew on these facts: About 30,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in […]

What’s the best thing that’s happened to you over the past year? A special vacation you’d been promising yourself? Or purchasing that new car you’ve had your eye on for a long while? All of us look forward to pleasure purchases. They add luster to life. And if you think about it, the things we […]

The issue of over brushing and its direct link to tooth abrasion has been a topic in many journal and news articles. A story in The Wall Street Journal (February 4, 2000) stated that in many cases, “the culprit in tooth abrasion is the toothbrush itself.” This issue is particularly important to because people can […]

Whether you’re preparing for holiday mistletoe or are just in the mood for some love, you’re probably fully aware of the connection between the state of your mouth and the quality of your kisses. Still, a little reminder never hurt. Here’s the skinny on getting lucky without embarrassment (from your mouth, anyway)! Kick the Smoking […]

What you eat affects your oral health destiny. You can dramatically impact your dental health by eating a well-balanced, healthful diet. Research has shown that poor nutrition jeopardizes our oral health which puts you at risk for a number of serious dental problems. The Food Factor Our food choices can make a big difference in […]

From Austin Powers to The Simpsons, American pop culture has heckled the British for their allegedly bad teeth for years. Let’s face it – even Prince Charles could use a good orthodontist. Now it looks like comedians will have fresh material, thanks to a national survey that polled Brits on their dental habits. An overwhelming […]

Bad breath, or halitosis, is a signal that something is not right inside your mouth. It may be as simple as the need to pay more attention to your daily oral hygiene, or it may indicate tooth decay, gum disease, or another medical problem. Whichever it is, bad breath is a red flag: take another […]

No two of us are alike. We all have our own smiles, speech patterns, eye and hair colorings. But we’re just now beginning to learn how unique our mouth environments really are. Turns out, they’re as distinctively different as fingerprints. One patient can go a year between checkups, while another might need to return as […]

If you were looking for an excuse to drink more red wine, it’s your lucky day. A study released by scientists from Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, reports that compounds known as polyphenols in red wine have been found to stave off periodontal diseases. Periodontal diseases are those that affect the gums and bone around […]