The link between oral hygiene and personal appearance is heavily emphasized in the marketing of toothpaste. What we now call toothpaste used to be called dentifrices or tooth polish. The first advertisements for toothpaste used vanity metrics and frequently...
Did you know cavities are the # 1 preventable childhood disease? Did you know that cavities are one of the top untreated health conditions in the U.S.? What?? This is what sent me down a rabbit hole five years ago. I wanted to know why? How could that still be the...
Is there such a thing? I had never heard of soft teeth, until one day a patient told me her teeth were soft and it ran in her family. I was like what? The picture above is what came to my mind when she said that. I have never heard of that? So I researched the...
Every day, I have the opportunity to help people who suffer from chronic Dental disease with signs and symptoms in their mouth, take control of their health. Better yet, I get to teach new moms how to prevent dental disease all together with by knowing what to look...
Which is More Important: Brushing or Flossing? Well, that is an interesting question! Like everything in life, it depends on who you ask! Everyone has an opinion! In reality, both are important! This Dental hygienist believes that if you have to pick just one,...
Cold sore vs. canker sore and Common treatments I get both of them on a monthly basis, so I know a lot about this subject from my own personal experience. Read till the end, and I will share remedies that have worked for my family and me to alleviate pain and help...
What are cavities? Simply stated, a cavity is a tiny hole in your tooth. YOU HAVE A CAVITY.. is not what anyone wants to hear! A cavity develops when a tooth gets weak or breaks down. A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time. Cavities are also...
To use Fluoride or not to use Fluoride? That is the question. There have been many heated debates about this topic for decades. I believe Fluoride is a personal choice, and this is why it is the other F word. There are numerous opinions on this subject. What Is...
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush? Most of us know our toothbrushes aren’t meant to last forever. But it can be hard to figure out when our bristles are nearing the end of their life. You may or may not be surprised to find out that according to...
Why are people avoiding dental visits? There are many reasons that the patient I see daily share for avoiding a visit to the dentist. The most common reasons I hear are: fear, bad memories, cost, lack of insurance, time, nothing is bothering them (no pain), shame,...
