Having a nice smile is incredibly important. It won’t only help you in the looks department, but it will also help prevent disease and tissue damage. For most of us, brushing in the morning and at night is pretty much all of the work we require. But in reality, this is just the bare minimum.
read moreAdulthood is a time where your decisions are finally yours and yours alone. There’s no one who can tell you where to go or what to do (except your boss, spouse, children, mom, dad, etc.) and unfortunately your dentist. Though it is easy for adults to miss regular dentist trips, everyone should be going twice
read moreWe all know it is important to brush twice daily and floss as often as we can. Though, this may not happen daily – for the most part taking care of your teeth is relatively easy, right? Wrong. There are a number of things you should be keeping in mind throughout the day other than
read moreThere are many reasons why one would seek out dental implants, namely we are not all blessed with picture perfect, healthy teeth and gums. Dental implants can help improve the look of your teeth, improve speech, improve eating, and improve oral health among other things. Implants differ from dentures in many ways, but most importantly
read moreAnyone who has ever been to the dentist knows that there are certain foods you should and should not eat to maintain optimal oral health. You might have heard that some crunchy foods are good for your teeth, they act as natural toothbrushes, scrubbing away plaque, acid, and germs as you chew. It is also
read moreHaving a toothache may seem like a problem that should have disappeared along with your childhood. Many adults don’t take time to consider their oral health on a daily basis, therefore they miss crucial times to take care of their teeth throughout the day. This can lead to cavities and toothaches. The following are five
read morePreparing your family for Summer Holidays always comes with its problems. Packing and repacking, washing and rewashing, checking the list, and checking it again – are all added stress contributors during what should be a period of relaxation. One thing you don’t want to forget is your toothbrush! Taking care of your oral health should
read moreSchool lunches have been heavily debated for some time since they offer very little nutrition for growing kids. Unfortunately, bad eating habits are often perpetuated at home in the form of unhealthy after-school snacks. Not only do unhealthy snacks such as potato chips, cereal, pies, bread, and fruit roll-ups contain very little nutritional value, but
read moreSince oral cancer is twice as common in men as it is in women, it is often assumed that only older men who have smoked tobacco all their lives should be concerned about the condition. While there is a lifestyle aspect to it, more younger people have contracted the disease in recent years, and unfortunately,
read moreIf you’ve ever brushed your teeth and took a sip of coffee or orange juice shortly after, you will have noticed that it tastes strange. This is pretty common and we’ll get into the reason for it shortly. While it is a nasty taste, you can turn it into a positive. Need to lose weight?
read moreResearch has shown that sugar is as addictive as cocaine. From a young age, we are rewarded for good behavior with sugary treats. It makes us want more and more and the more you have, the more of it you want. And it’s not only in candy but also in cakes, cookies, ice cream, and
read moreOrthodontists recommend that children be screened for orthodontic problems before they reach the age of seven, and for active treatment to start between the ages of 10-14. That’s when most permanent teeth have already erupted. However, sometimes, it is recommended that treatment is started early in order to take advantage of the jaw’s natural growth
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