Getting your kids to brush their teeth is all about what we teach them and the example we set. Children model our behavior. When I am talking to moms about the challenges that they face getting their kid to brush their teeth, I hear…. “I don’t have time!” “It’s a...
I get asked this question a lot as a dental hygienist! There are many reasons you may have stinky breath. Poor Oral Hygiene (You are not brushing properly along the gums) Dry Mouth Tonsil stones You ate something smelly The food you are eating is not agreeing with...
From this dental hygienist’s viewpoint, the most crucial time to brush is before going to bed. Why Brush Before Bed? When you think of a typical day, picture all the meals, snacks and beverages you have consumed. When bedtime comes around, there are a lot of food...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhMnU7JgzPg&feature=em-uploademail Preparing for your baby Having a baby is an exciting time in your life! Ready or not, there is so much to consider when starting a family, you want to do everything possible to give your little...
If you don't know what this means keep reading Know your numbers Dental professionals use an instrument called a "periodontal probe" is used to take depth measurements, usually 6 measurements per tooth. Three on the outside and three on the inside. If you...
Tongue and tongue health! Yes, it is a thing! What is your tongue saying? Pink, yellow, black, brown, red, green, blue—could your tongue’s color be trying to tell you something? You might want to take a look. Your tongue is something you need to take a at look...
Why should you brush your teeth in the morning? Have you ever heard the saying brush your teeth in the morning to keep you friends ...brush at night to keep your teeth? Most people brush the morning to get rid of the dreaded morning breath. That is the main...
Mouth rinses Why would you use a mouth rinse? Dental disease is caused by bacteria. Bacteria in your mouth that mix with the plaque and the food you that you eat that produce acid and weaken the enamel. The enamel is the hard outer surface layer of your tooth....
Every day we have to look at each others mouths as we talk about our relationships, how our awful job is, our dog our kids and maybe our relationships some more. So, it’s fantastic that you too want to make sure this experience is as pleasant as possible, by...
We all want straight, white, clean healthy teeth! Going to the dentist is not just about getting your teeth cleaned. A visit to the dentist could just save your life. Oral systemic health is the connection between oral health and overall health. Brad had...
