Summer time is a time for relaxing, sipping on sweet drinks, and enjoying some awesome BBQ while camping. However, it can also be a time for sugar to wreak havoc on your teeth. Citrus Why is it harmful? The sweet citrus fruits in your drink are acidic and erode the enamel on your teeth, leading…
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Fun Dental Facts
It is time for some fun. Dentistry isn’t all serious all the time. We are going to mix it up with some fun facts and interesting findings! Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Regardless of this fact – please continue to open bottle with bottle openers. According to a recent survey…
Staying Active This Summer
We aren’t only concerned about our patient’s oral health, but their overall health as well. Regular physical activity increases your life span and helps prevent disease and illness. Luckily, the beautiful weather and scenery our state provides us in the summer, offers us a multitude of fun recreational activities to choose from. So, here are…
3 Common Questions
We see lots of patients, and plenty of kids are included in that number. We love to see them as they grow and help to teach them about dental hygiene! When it comes to oral care – most of the questions do come from parents as they are the ones who are “in the know”…
Keep Brushing Fun
We know that brushing is important – but telling a kid that it is important doesn’t always get the job done. They just don’t understand long-term at this point in the game of life. Especially toddlers who are just beginning to brush. Here are a couple of things that you can do to try to…
Pregnancy and Teeth
Taking care of your teeth during pregnancy is a must – it is not the time to stop doing what you do! There are just a couple of things that you want to keep in mind! Morning sickness happens – we know! Be sure to rinse your mouth out with water or a mouth wash…
Reap the Benefits from Flossing
Visiting the family dentist is not something most people get excited about. Especially, when along with a teeth cleaning, a lecture about flossing comes with it. “Floss at least once a day or you’ll get cavities” is usually the advice from every dentist. Then those few weeks after our dentist visit, flossing is a part…
