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4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other Read more -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more -
Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as Read more -
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
posted: Aug. 04, 2020.
"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read more -
Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
posted: Jul. 25, 2020.
COVID-19 containment restrictions could put a kink in many of our vacation plans this summer. With leisure air travel discouraged and popular attractions like Disney closed, this may be Read more -
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
posted: May 21, 2020.
You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read more -
4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
posted: Feb. 16, 2020.
When you’re expecting a new baby, there’s a lot to prepare: outfitting the nursery, stocking up on diapers or choosing a pediatrician. It’s also not too early to consider Read more -
Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
posted: Apr. 02, 2019.
We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth.But just Read more -
The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last Read more -
Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Feb. 16, 2019.
Brushing and flossing your teeth provides a lot of benefits, including a brighter smile and fresher breath. But the primary benefit—and ultimate goal—is removing dental plaque. This biofilm of Read more -
4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Jan. 17, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most Read more -
Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
posted: Jan. 12, 2019.
Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
posted: Jan. 02, 2019.
Dental implants to replace teeth are a popular choice as much for their durability as their life-likeness. Most implants last for decades, which can result in lower long-term maintenance Read more -
Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
posted: Oct. 14, 2018.
October is national Dental Hygiene month—and it’s a great time to renew your commitment to good oral health. Everyone knows that to enjoy clean teeth and fresh breath, we Read more -
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Oct. 04, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read more