Brushing Your Teeth May Lower Dementia Risk (And 15 Other Reasons to Brush)
Dental professionals, medical professionals, and researchers all agree that brushing your teeth does more than prevent cavities. Brushing your teeth also benefits your overall health. The act of brushing your teeth can prevent, and in some cases reverse, many severe and chronic health conditions-including all forms of dementia (including Alzheimer’s). According to a recent study […]
Brushing Your Teeth
Recommended brushing techniques There are a variety of efficient techniques for brushing your teeth. If you talk to your dentist or dental hygienist, they can help you figure out which method will be the most comfortable and effective for you, taking into account the position of your teeth and condition of the gums. One of […]
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial teeth roots that are made of synthetic material, and are anchored to your jaw by surgery in order to keep a replacement tooth or a bridge in place. Implants give the advantage of not having to depend on any of the neighboring teeth to stay in place and they are permanent. […]
Can Bottled Water be Bad for Your Teeth?
Water is life – this is a cliché description of water. It is believed that drinking enough water – at least 8 glasses a day – promotes good health and vitality. Thus, drinking a lot of water is always promoted. There are a lot of known advantages of drinking water – increases energy & relieves […]
Developing Healthy Habits…
Developing Healthy Habits The best way to form healthy habits is to begin early. Once you become accustomed to a certain way of life, it will feel natural for you to continue on that path. This is the approach we, at RiverRock Dental, recommend to you. Taking care of your teeth to prevent future problems […]
How do we teach our kids to have healthy dental habits?
The bad news? Your children can begin getting tooth decay as soon as they have teeth. The good news? Tooth decay is preventable. The key to preventing it is by helping your child to form teeth-healthy habits while they are still young. When they are a baby, begin cleaning their mouth with gauze or a […]