Types Of Toothpaste
The walk down your local dental aisle can be overwhelming and confusing. Not only are there hundreds of toothbrushes to choose from, but there are dozens of toothpastes to select. Where do you begin? Read more
Identify Common Tongue Problems
You may have recently looked in the mirror and discovered your tongue is discolored. Your tongue, which allows you to taste food, swallow, and talk, should be pink, covered with small nodules called papillae. Read more
Why Are Your Gums Bleeding?
You probably first noticed when you spit out some toothpaste. The toothpaste came out noticeably red, at which point you checked your mouth for the source. It was there you saw it – bleeding gums. Bleeding gums are something that you should take seriously. You must first start by identifying just why your gums are bleeding. Below are some possible causes. Read more
Overcome Bad Breath
Have you found yourself reaching for more and more mints and gum? Have you been waking up in the morning feeling disgusted with the smell of your breath? There are some things you can do that can help you overcome your bad breath. Read more
What’s With The Bad Taste In Your Mouth?
Sometimes, like when you eat a big slice of garlic pizza, you’ll notice that the garlic flavor sticks around for a while; sometimes even after you brush your teeth! There are some foods that tend to make our mouths taste and feel a certain way after we eat them, but what does it mean when you have a bad taste for no apparent reason? Read more
Scale And Plan: A Deep Cleaning Story
Seeing your dentist every six months for a professional cleaning is the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy. But sometimes, you might need more than just a cleaning. Read more
The Truth About Water Picking Versus Flossing
You floss and floss and floss. And you get bored, bored, bored. But you know that you have to do it; it’s what keeps your teeth and gums healthy. Flossing gets all of the gobs of gunk that hide between your teeth that can cause plaque, tartar, and even gum disease.
Flossing Or Water Picking?
The truth is, nothing can beat flossing for true dental health. The abrasiveness of the floss is what helps scrape your teeth and remove the nasty, sticky plaque buildup that can cause so much trouble. But sometimes, a water pick can help in ways that floss just can’t. Read more
Not All Mouthwashes Are Created Equal
Mouthwash and mouth rinse are essentially the same thing, but you should know what they do to make sure that you choose the right one. There are three basic kinds of mouthwash on the market: Read more
Are You Flossing Your Teeth Correctly?
There has been some debates and changes over what is considered the best or most effective way to floss your teeth. As professionals in the dental field, we want to convey to you the proper ways to care for your teeth but sometimes those change or we find new, better ways to help you. At Community Dental Group, we want to insure that your next visit to us will be an easy one. There are a few techniques that should be adopted to your flossing regimen, if you are not already doing them. Read more
Why Teeth Cleaning Is So Important
Brush twice a day, floss, rinse, you do it so why should you need to get your teeth cleaned so often? Just like teeth whitening you can do as good of a job as you are capable of when you on your own but it will never be the caliber of having it done professionally. Teeth cleaning at Community Dental Group is going to be much different than anything you can do at home, although it makes it much easier and more effective if you do maintain quality oral hygiene on your own. Read more