Why You Should Not Avoid The Dentist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcM5cbzzICo Avoiding the dentist may seem like a good idea until you have a broken tooth or worse yet a toothache. People avoid the dentist for many different reasons, fear from past bad experience, afraid they will be...
Why I like Burst Electric Toothbrush!
I am a BURST Ambassador, that being said, It does not matter what toothbrush you use.... it is how you use it that is important. This is my opinion and this is the toothbrush I use wo times a day, every day! Whatever toothbrush you choose make sure you hold it at a...
How to Brush Your Teeth For Two Minutes
Tooth brushing is the act of cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste it is one of the main aspects of good oral health. Most people think they are doing a good job brushing their teeth, yet one out of two people have gingivitis (inflammation of the...
Dental Disease is Silent and Painless
Dental Disease Cavities, gingivitis and gum disease are all forms of dental diseases. Many people do not consider cavities a disease. We are taught at an early age to brush our teeth. We are told what it is important to brush to prevent cavities. Cavities are bad,...
Why Your Mouth Matters
Why your mouth matters You would not leave an open wound anywhere on your body untreated. Yet, we do in our mouth. Your mouth is the main opening into your entire body. We put things in it all day long. Morning till night. We use our mouth to speak, breathe, and...
Why Do I Talk So Much About Toothbrushing?
That is an excellent question! When I was younger, I was bullied because I had yellow-gray teeth. Kids on the bus made fun of me and asked if I knew what a toothbrush was. Talk about affecting your self-esteem! This is why I became a dental hygienist in the first...
Gingivitis Cause Symptoms Prevention
Gingivitis – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention April 14, 2019 If you have been following me, You’ve probably heard the word gingivitis. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria. If left untreated, gingivitis can...
How to Care for Your Newborns Mouth
How to care for your newborn's mouth Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! This is such an exciting time for new parents; there are so many firsts to experience. With all of the things you need to know to care for your infants well being, their mouth is not...
Pregnant? Now What? So Many Decisions!
You're pregnant!!! Such an exciting time in your life! Now more than ever, the health of your mouth is important! Why? Because poor oral hygiene can affect the growth of your baby, cause low birth weight or premature delivery, to name a few. So many decisions, as a...
Do you have a plan for pregnancy?
I had a plan when we decided to have a family! The first thing I learned, things never go as planned! I wanted three kids. Instead, I had eight miscarriages, told I would never have a baby, and I should plan on adoption! I choose not to believe that! I did not care...
If You Are Thinking of Becoming Pregnant or Starting a Family? Read This!
Are you thinking of becoming pregnant? Starting a family is one of the most exciting times in your life! If you have been putting off your dental checkups, it is time to stop procrastinating! First, because a preconception dental visit will give you a chance to get...
Passing Bacteria and cavities through kissing!
Just because you pass the bacteria, does not mean you catch the disease. There are more than 700 types of bacteria inside a human mouth - with no two mouths are alike. Many studies have shown that cavity-causing bacteria can pass from one person to another person...
