Category: Healthy People Dental
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Spring tips for a healthy mouth
Doing some spring cleaning? While you’re busy beating rugs, cleaning curtains and organizing cabinets, don’t forget to check your bathroom counter! Add these four items to your checklist to include dental hygiene in your battle plan. 1. REPLACE OLD OR WORN TOOTHBRUSHES Get in the habit of changing your toothbrush every three months. The ability […]
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Quick Facts About Brushing Your Teeth
The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste. Dentists recommend putting your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums as you brush. Replace your toothbrush every three to four months. When bristles become frayed and worn, they are less effective at cleaning teeth. Both […]
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Is there a link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease?
Researchers and government agencies continue to investigate the possible relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. Some studies have shown that bacteria in the mouth that are involved in the development of periodontal disease can move into the bloodstream and cause an elevation in C–reactive protein, a marker for inflammation in the blood vessels. These […]
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Tips for Healthy Holiday Teeth
No matter how much you love your dentist, he or she probably doesn’t top the list of people you want to spend quality time with over the holidays. Follow these five tips to steer clear of emergency trips to the dentist’s office this season. Don’t crack nuts with your teeth. Although protein found in nuts […]
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National Diabetes Month
What does that mean for dental health? People who have been diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are at risk for increased dental health issues due to blood circulation. Diabetics are at increased risk of periodontal, or gum disease, due to this. Often, diabetics will notice a dry mouth, or increased thirst, […]
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October: Dental Hygiene Month
This month, focus on four routines that can help maintain healthy smiles: brush, floss, rinse and chew. According to MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website, the ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, for two minutes, with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of the brush should fit the mouth allowing you to reach […]
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ADA Seal of Approval
Several oral health care products, including floss picks and fluoride rinses, earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance in the second quarter of 2018. The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ acceptance of the following items means the products’ manufacturers met clinical and ADA laboratory requirements in addition to ADA and American National Standards Institute-approved dental […]
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dental treatments receive a lot of media attention and are the only dental treatment anyone ever seems to talk about. They are particularly popular on extreme makeover TV shows where the patient will have tooth whitening and/or a whole mouth full of crowns and veneers. Good dental health can look good too. A good-looking […]
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Summer Smarts for Your Teeth
Should you drink lemonade or water on a hot, sunny day? Is chewing ice good or bad for your teeth? While ice may be your best friend on a hot summer’s day, it’s no friend to your teeth. That’s because chewing on hard substances, such as ice, can leave your teeth vulnerable to a dental […]
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