Growing up with crooked teeth was something a lot of us had to experience, and often, it wasn’t nice. Not only does having crooked teeth affect your self-esteem, but it can lead to further dental health issues, like cavities and gum disease, as well as difficulties when speaking. Those of us who grew up suffering…

Does this sound familiar? You wake up in the morning and quickly cover your mouth with your hand, run to the bathroom gargle some mouthwash and brush your teeth because your mouth tastes like something has died in there and your breath would act like a weapon of mass destruction. Morning breath (halitosis) can be…

Preventing Tooth Decay Cleaning your teeth and removing the plaque or bacteria layer is a great start to preventing decay but nutrition and underlying health must be part of this equation as research published in dental journals in the late 1960’ demonstrated that decay rates are intimately associated with the systemic health of your body. The…

  What’s good for your body is also good for your mouth. Did you know what you eat can help to protect your teeth and gums from damage and bacterial infection. As the saying goes “We are we eat,” how we feel, how we look and our overall health can really depend on what we…

Some people get anxious about dental visits because of a bad experience they had in the past or because they start to anticipate discomfort and fear that everything could go wrong. However, modern dentistry has advanced incredibly in recent years and even the most dreaded procedures are now much easier and only carry a small…

  If you are considering getting pregnant it is sensible to visit your dentist before you conceive as your dentist will be able to examine and x-ray your teeth to assess for decay, infection or dental issues that may need addressing before you are pregnant or even during your pregnancy. One of the key areas…

Did you know that most of the nasty and often stinky bacteria in your mouth live on your tongue? If you want to avoid or beat bad breath then cleaning your tongue with a tongue scraper and not your toothbrush is the way to go. Follow these steps to make sure you clean your tongue…

What is Gum Disease? Research shows that 47% of the population has moderate to severe gum disease, which, if left untreated, can severely affect the health of your teeth and gums and make you look old before your time. Gum disease is caused by a build-up of plaque – a sticky bacteria that feeds on…

  Click Here to download a printable PDF with instructions.   Essential Care – Brushing and Flossing Instructions PROPER BRUSHING Proper brushing helps minimize the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, the major causes of tooth loss. Use a soft-bristle brush and an ADA accepted fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque and food particles. Replace…

  Click Here to download a printable PDF with instructions.   HOW TO BRUSH AND FLOSS Proper brushing removes plaque from inner, outer and chewing surfaces of teeth. You should spend at least 2 minutes twice a day brushing. It’s simple Prepare the toothbrush with a pea size drop of toothpaste. Use a timer set…