Dental Hygiene

Periodontal (gum) disease, affects almost half of Americans aged 30 and older. Mild gum disease affects 9% of these people, while 8.5% suffer from severe gum disease. Either way, all types of [...]

Poor dental hygiene can negatively impact your health. That’s why you should always take time to brush your teeth at least two times a day. However, brushing isn’t the end of the [...]

Did you know over 30 percent of adults have one or more untreated cavities in their teeth? That’s a lot of bad teeth! It’s important to visit the dentist to keep your teeth healthy [...]

If you are asking yourself, does flossing matter, we are here to tell you, IT DOES! Flossing benefits you by helping to keep your teeth healthy as long as possible. Although simply brushing your [...]

You probably hear it every time you visit the dentist’s office. The hygienist asks you if you’ve been using floss between visits. You want to tell her that you prefer a Waterpik, but [...]

Dentures may not be natural teeth, but that doesn’t make them any easier to care for. In fact, they require some extra maintenance natural teeth don’t need. If you’re among the [...]

According to statistics from the American Dental Association, only 52.3 percent of Americans visit the dentist every six months. Visiting your dentist regularly is a key step in maintaining [...]

Are you suffering from a toothache? If your tooth has been bothering you but you’re unsure of what’s causing it, it could be a sign of a cavity.  If that’s the case, [...]

Teeth cleaning visits can be uncomfortable. In fact, they’re a driver for many of the 30-40 million Americans who admit avoiding the dentist each year due to fear and anxiety. In the [...]

Only 40% of Americans floss every day. And, more than one-third of American adults have gone more than two days without brushing their teeth. Oral health is extremely important and impacts your [...]