Cavity Prevention & Info, Proactive Dental Care
All the sweet gifts over the holidays can make one wonder: Just how long does it take for a cavity to form? Like so many questions the answer is: It depends. The good news is that if you had a fresh start on December 1st then a cavity didn’t occur over the past...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Proactive Dental Care
Tis the season for indulging! Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the holidays can be a test for even the most disciplined person. Between your unthinkably tight holiday schedule and the temptations of unhealthy food and drink options, keep in mind certain...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Proactive Dental Care
A good rule of thumb is that if the food you’re eating can stain your clothes, it can also stain your teeth. Unfortunately, for many of us, some of these foods and beverages are things we enjoy every day. We don’t always spill our coffee, but we keep that stain...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Cosmetic Tips & Care, Proactive Dental Care
When your dentist (or mom) stresses the importance of brushing and flossing daily it’s not just for the sake of nagging. Consider the question posed by a recent USA Today article: What would happen if you ignored that advice and chucked your toothbrush for an entire...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Geriatric Dental Tips, Treatment Info & Tips
In a previous blog, we discussed the link between gum disease and heart disease. In the last decade, research points to the undeniable ties between oral health and overall health. For senior citizens, the topic of oral health is especially important. Basically, it is...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Cosmetic Tips & Care, Proactive Dental Care
The worry when we go to the dentist is usually that we’ll find out that we have a cavity. But tooth decay is not the only thing that can be damaging to our teeth. More and more people are dealing with the effects of dental erosion. In short, dental erosion is when...
