Children have a lot of energy to burn, and they tend to engage in rough play that, although healthy, can result in damaged or lost…
Fun Facts About Saliva
Chances are you don’t give your saliva a great deal of thought. If your salivary glands didn’t produce saliva, you would not only notice it,…
Preventative Dental Maintenance
Preventative dental maintenance is critical to prevent dental conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease. When the enamel of a tooth erodes, cavities can…
Are Electric Toothbrushes Better than Manual?
We all know that we should brush our teeth at least twice a day to prevent plaque from building up on them. But do we…
When should I take my child to the dentist for their first visit?
When a child should visit a dentist for the first time is a common point of confusion among parents. Ask around, and you’ll get answers…
What To Do When You Crack Your Tooth
My tooth is cracked, how should I proceed? It may not be uncommon to crack a tooth, but it certainly hurts. Unfortunately, while our teeth…
How Often Should I Floss?
When it comes to using dental floss, how often is enough? Should you floss every time you brush, after a big meal, or a few…
What is a Root Canal?
You hear this term in movies all the time, “I’d rather have a root canal.” If you are fortunate enough not to have this done,…
What Is Plaque and Why Is It Harmful?
Do you know that sticky film that builds up on your teeth over the course of the day? That’s plaque. It is constantly forming on…