Keeping Your Teeth in Good Shape during the Holiday Season
Holiday season is a time of celebration, which means you can expect lots of sugary treats, wine and desserts. No matter what you may be celebrating at this time of the year, be it a traditional Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Festivus or Yule, the following tips will help ensure your dental hygiene stays in good shape […]
Tips for Preserving Dental Health on the Go
A set of visually appealing pearly whites can really make a world of difference when building someone’s first impression, while discolored teeth or a whiff or funky breath has the opposite effect. To ensure you do not give the latter effect, a set of oral hygiene tips need to be incorporated in your daily life. […]
How to Deal with a Chipped Tooth
So you have chipped a tooth! No need to worry, as we are here to help. Whether you chipped your tooth biting on a hard candy or trying to open a can of soda there are simple ways to deal with it. A sports injury or a fall down the stairs can cause you to […]
Some Everyday Habits Which May Harm Your Dental Health
You may be causing a lot of damage to your teeth and not even know it! You may like to think that you practice good oral hygiene, but if you have any of the following habits, you are mistreating your pearly whites and putting your precious smile at risk: Drinking Excessive Soda Let’s admit it. […]
Altering Your Diet to Keep Tooth Decay at Bay
You probably may not be aware that a healthy diet can keep tooth decay at bay. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), what you consume can greatly determine the frequency of the occurrence of cavities and their progress. A balanced diet is recommended, which usually consists of vegetables and fruits, grains, protein and dairy. […]
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Dentist
A great way to prepare yourself when starting a selection process for the right dentist is through asking questions. The answers to those questions will help ascertain whether you will be entrusting your oral health care to a professional or not. The following 5 questions are a great way to start: HOW LONG HAVE YOU […]
Flossing Facts
Water picks and Flosses Plaque, a sticky material full of germs, accumulates on teeth, especially in areas between and around the teeth where a toothbrush doesn’t reach. Not handled regularly, it can cause gum disease. The simplest way to rid your mouth of plaque is to daily brush and floss your teeth. A toothbrush will […]
Why You Need to Avoid Snacking at Night
As thrilling and satisfying nighttime snacking may be, there’s no denying the fact that it not only contribute to weight gain, but also adversely impacts the brain and teeth while adding to numerous health problems like liver damage, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We tend to have this illusion that we can work and […]
How to Preserve Dental Hygiene: 5 Tips You Might Know About (And Probably Ignore)
Probably the most ignored aspect of our healthcare routine happens to be oral hygiene. We are so busy worrying about that extra pound gained, or minor headaches that we tend to overlook the value of our teeth as long as they last. Only when faced with a series of oral problem that we realize the […]
Dental pain is one of the worst kinds of pains, and a possible aftermath of cavities, cracked and loose teeth, an abscess or a sinus condition. The first and smartest way to keep dental pain at bay is to prevent its roots through regular checkups, eating
The arrival of spring after a lazy winter is as good as a new year, a fresh start for different things. One of the ways spring is celebrated is through spring cleaning, which doesn’t only have to be about your house, but your teeth and smile. Here are some spring tips to help you maintain […]