PH……. What does it have to do to your mouth?
PH Testing What is it? Why is it important? Why do a pH test? When to test your pH? How to test your saliva How to read the results What do the readings mean? What do you do next? What is it pH is an abbreviation for (potential of hydrogen). pH is the chemical...
Saliva..Why is it important
Saliva…Why is it important to you? Saliva is made up of mostly water, it also contains mucus and the enzyme amylase. The main purpose of the saliva is lubrication, making it easier to swallow and digest the food. When we chew food, Saliva is...
It is the best of times, It is the worst of times
The best of times the worst of times Like most things in life, it depends on who you talk to whether or not you should brush your teeth before breakfast or after breakfast? If you’re eating something that’s not acidic definitely after breakfast would be better but...
Baking Soda
Today is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day! AKA(Baking Soda) Just a spoonful of sodium bicarbonate has so many benefits, it is used in de-odorizing, cleaning, baking, cooking, polishing to name a few. This extraordinary naturally occurring substance provides health...
Gingivitis is Preventable
One out of two people have gingivitis. Almost everyone has had gingivitis at some point in their life. You can have it on just one tooth or in just one area of the mouth. You may not even know you have it or have had it. I see people everyday that do not know they...
# 1 Preventable Chronic Childhood Disease
Cavities is the most common preventable chronic childhood disease The picture shown is what happens when you put a child to bed with a bottle. Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United...
There is a 50% chance you have it!
What is it? Gingivitis= Red, puffy, swollen, bleeding gums. Gingivitis is 100% reversible There is a 50% chance you have it right now as you read this post. The biggest problem with gingivitis is most people don’t know they have it. If you know you have it may it...
Diet & Toothbrushing to Prevent Disease
Diet and toothbrushing Why is a healthy diet important to your oral health? We spend trillions of dollars in the United States to cure disease each year. With health care and insurance at an all-time high prevention is more important than ever. Simply changing your...
Baby teeth that won’t fall out
Why a baby tooth might not fall out? A deciduous (baby) tooth won’t fall out unless there is a permanent tooth under it. This tooth model shows baby teeth with permanent teeth under them. Baby teeth are important! Most people think baby teeth are just going to...
To do List
What is on your to do list? With everyones lives being so busy these days it is hard to keep track of everything you need to accomplish in a day. We only have so much free time.... when we are not working, to complete all the things we need to do as a grown ups....
Is once a day enough?
Once a day is not enough! So, I read an article last night that stated you could probably get away with brushing your teeth once a day! This was me after reading that article WHAT???? The article quoted a professor from Tufts School of Dental Medicine who stated...
Gingivitis……. Do you Have it?
Gingivitis …..you may not even know you have it! One out of two Americans have it!!! What is it? Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums that surround the teeth, caused by plaque and bacterial build up from poor oral hygiene. What are the signs you have gingivitis?...
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