Most of us get a little anxious before a dentist appointment… Some of us more than others. It can be so difficult dealing with debilitating levels of anxiety about something so necessary for general health. You know you have to go, but it is just so terrifying. Below are some tips and tricks for dealing […]
5 Ways To Make Flossing Easier
Flossing can be an easily overlooked part of daily dental hygiene… Unfortunately, not flossing is often the root of most dental issues involving bacteria build up. Here are 5 ways to make flossing an easier: 1 – Change it up. Instead of using the long string form of floss, try using the handheld kind! It […]
What Is An Abscess?
Most of us have heard of this scary sounding tooth ailment: an abscess. Usually it ends in a very unpleasant, but relieving trip to the dentist. Just what IS an abscess anyway? A tooth abscess forms when infectious bacteria enter the tooth or the deep gum and trigger the body’s immune response to send white […]
Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Cavities
Visiting the dentist is scared for some people, but it’s actually very important for your health to keep up with those cleanings and checkups! One of the most common reasons for this, is so you can make sure your teeth do not get cavities! Ignoring cavities can not only be painful, but life threatening… Reasons […]
Sugar Bug Season!
Sugar bug season is in full swing! ‘Tis the season for an abundance of cookies and other sugary goodies within arms reach at all times. We love cookies! Gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies… they’re all great. However, they’re not so great for our teeth and gums (insert mental image of […]
Coffee… is it that bad for your teeth?
Coffee: Starter Fluid For The Morning Impaired. We know it’s not the best liquid to splash over our pearly whites, but we love it anyway. Is it really that bad for our teeth? “I can’t imagine a day without coffee. I can’t imagine!” ~Howard Schultz The main concerns for coffee drinkers (besides unsightly staining) are […]