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Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read more -
Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 05, 2021.
Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read more -
Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, when we call attention to the importance of keeping those pearly whites clean. Brushing and flossing, along with regular dental cleanings, protect your Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 11, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Apr. 11, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
posted: Mar. 12, 2020.
As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read more -
It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
posted: Oct. 14, 2019.
To have a beautiful, healthy smile you’ll need to keep those pearly whites clean and plaque-free. Good dental hygiene, though, isn’t a solo act: It’s a duet best performed Read more -
3 Things to Watch Out for to Protect Your Oral Appliance
posted: Jun. 16, 2019.
If you're one of the millions of people wearing an oral appliance, you already know how important it is to your dental health. Whatever the purpose—replacing teeth, stopping teeth Read more -
4 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
February is National Children's Dental Health month, sponsored annually by the American Dental Association. As important as good oral health is to a child's overall health and development, tooth Read more -
Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
posted: Aug. 10, 2018.
For best results in cleaning your teeth of disease-causing plaque you need both the power of brushing open teeth surfaces and flossing in between them. But you may be Read more -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Nov. 20, 2017.
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Sep. 13, 2017.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Tips for a Tooth-Healthy School Lunch
posted: Aug. 29, 2017.
Sending the kids back to school means it's time to start packing those lunch boxes! What your children eat and drink can have a big effect on their oral Read more