Tag: cavity prevention
Get Your Best Smile for the New Year
YOUR NEW SMILE WILL MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR The year 2018 has arrived, and what better way to greet it than with a bright shining smile? Many people make resolutions for the new year to inspire themselves to be better in some way. Eating healthier, helping in the community more, and reading more often are […]
The Benefits of Routine Tooth Brushing
ROUTINE TOOTH BRUSHING CAN RESULT IN A HEALTHIER SMILE AND A HEALTHIER YOU You are on your way to your scheduled dentist appointment, and you start to think back to the last time you went in for a cleaning. Once you’re there, it seems that everyone on the dental staff asks about your tooth-brushing routine. […]
Your Fluoride Treatment Guide
STRENGTHEN YOUR TEETH WITH A FLUORIDE TREATMENT Having a cavity is the exact opposite of what you would consider a good time. Sensitivity to hot and cold, pain when you chew, and a trip to the dentist can make you want to avoid sweet treats in order to prevent cavities for the rest of your […]
The Effects of Soda on Your Child’s Teeth
SODA HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON YOUR CHILD’S TEETH AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE Who doesn’t love an ice-cold, refreshing soda on a hot summer day? Not only are sodas the perfect pick-me-up at lunch, they are also the ultimate companion to an order of hot, salty fries. What could possibly be the drawback to […]
Foods to Avoid After You Have a Cavity Filled
CONSIDER THESE FACTORS BEFORE EATING AFTER A CAVITY FILLING AND FILL UP YOUR STOMACH SAFELY Maybe you scheduled your dentist appointment right around lunchtime, and you’re starting to regret skipping lunch before you headed to the dentist office. As the dentist cleans your teeth and fills your cavity, the only thing on your mind is […]
How Dieting is Bad for Your Teeth
Dieting can do wonders for your health, confidence, and waist size, but did you know that dieting could have negative effects too? The common foods and nutrients you consume during a diet can actually be harmful to your teeth. Many of the foods you eat when on a diet have high acidity that will damage […]