If you walk into your local grocery or drugstore, you will see entire shelves dedicated to mouthwash. Where do you even begin? Many of your options involve personal preference in brand, price, and flavor. But, there are also different types of mouthwash. It is important to understand which type of mouthwash is best for you before purchasing a new bottle. Read more
You have seen or heard about waterpiks, and may be a bit confused. You’ve always been told to floss and may be wondering if waterpiks do the same thing. Flossing and waterpiks are two different tools that serve two different purposes when it comes to maintaining your oral health. However, both serve as an excellent complement to just merely brushing. Read more
As you are preparing for an oral health surgery, you dentist may have asked you during your consultation if you prefer local anesthesia or general anesthesia. This question may have blindsided you a bit, and you may not the differences between the two. Although your dentist should take the time to thoroughly explain the differences to you, consider this a guide so that you are more knowledgeable going into the conversation. Read more
Sleep apnea
is a serious medical condition that causes pauses in breathing while you are sleeping. Over 18 million Americans suffer from symptoms of sleep apnea. If left untreated, sleep apnea could develop into a life-threatening disorder and shorten a person’s lifespan by as much as 18 years. Read more
Have you emerged from your latest dentist visit alarmed? Your dentist may have recently sent you a wakeup call, telling you that it is time to start taking care of your teeth before serious health complications arise. If you’re looking to overhaul your oral health, you will need to have the right tools at your disposal. There are a few tools that you can stock in your medicine cabinet to ensure a healthy smile. You should confirm that the American Dental Associate Seal of Acceptance is on any product you purchase. Read more
There are dental procedures where your dental professional may recommend your child be sedated. One of the most common reasons is the removal of wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth removal can be painful since up to four teeth could possibly be removed from deep underneath the gum’s surface. There are some things you should know, and questions you should ask your dentist, before allowing your child to be sedated for an oral health procedure. Read more
Almost every adult in the world will get at least one cavity in their lifetime. Some will only have one or two, some will have a new cavity practically every time they visit the dentist, but going from birth to death with perfectly clean, healthy teeth is extremely rare. Read more
Flossing doesn’t have as many scientific studies as it maybe should. The American Dental Association has said for decades that flossing is an important part of your tooth-cleaning regimen, but the studies help us understand how it helps and exactly how important it is compared to brushing. Because while flossing can prevent cavities, some of the studies that do exist show that the timing and the technique matter. Read more
So here’s how the hardness scale works in a nutshell: if one object can scratch another, the second object’s hardness is weaker than or equal to the first object. You can scratch a piece of limestone with a nail, but you’ll never scratch a nail with a piece of limestone. Read more
White teeth are a sign of a clean and healthy mouth. Not all stains are signs of decay or damage, but white teeth still offer a more attractive smile than teeth that have turned brown from coffee and black tea. There are many ways to whiten your teeth, but each one works a little differently. Read more