Aug 11, 2018 | Oral Hygiene
I often will hear patients say, “I have bad breath” or “I want fresher breath” or “My breath stinks”. No one likes bad breath, but what can be done about it? Bad breath, or halitosis, is a signal that something is not right inside...
May 1, 2018 | Oral Hygiene
A dental filling doesn’t generally fall out when you floss. If it does, there are some possible causes. BITING HARD OBJECTS Biting hard objects is one of the main reasons filling can fall out. If you chew on hard objects or eat chewy foods, it can break your...
Mar 25, 2018 | Oral Hygiene
I know, I know…Momma told us to brush after every meal. Although I don’t have a problem with brushing after every meal, I do have a problem with when “after” should be. Every time we eat something, we have what dentists call an acid attack in...
Jan 30, 2018 | Oral Hygiene, Preventive
Powered (electric) toothbrushes can be quite expensive, and I know that many of our patients have asked us if they are really worth the money. Let’s not drag this out- the answer is a resounding…Yes! Removing dental plaque plays a key role in maintaining...
