Ever wonder how Joe Biden or those Hollywood celebrities maintain those pearly whites? Let’s start with the obvious, BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH; at least 2x daily. Use a soft bristle brush or even better, an electric toothbrush. According to Phillips Sonicare, It’s clinically proven to whiten teeth in just one week, remove up to 4x more plaque in hard-to-reach places and…
Did you know that your oral health can give insight into your overall health? Your mouth is a living, breathing house for bacteria – most of which is good and necessary to protect your body from bad bacteria. Daily brushing and flossing not only helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease, it also helps keep this bacteria under control. When…
While we can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. For children, beginning treatment at an earlier age ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that an initial orthodontic evaluation should occur around age 7, which is about the time the…
Here are some funny facts about teeth that we hope you will enjoy! Each year, China celebrates Love Your Teeth Day on September 20th. And, in America, we celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day on February 28th. Elephant’s molar tooth weight nearly 4 kilograms and almost 7″ square. In Germany during the Middle Ages, kissing a donkey was the only treatment…
According to the American Dental Association, approximately 20 million children in the United States participate in organized sports programs. And, more than 5 million teeth are “knocked out” each year; many during these organized sports activities. So, what should you do if your child injures or knocks out his or her tooth during sports? First and foremost, a properly fitted…
Simply stated: Don’t drink soda. It is bad for you. In fact, it can kill you. From the moment you take a sip of soda, every man-made ingredient is absorbed into your body, leaving behind side-effects that can impact your health and life forever. Think about it. With your first sip, sugar and acid in soft drinks begin to dissolve…
Give someone a smile: a happy, friendly, and genuine smile. Go ahead, flash it; it’s contagious, it’s infectious, It’s the universal expression of happiness. A simple smile can change someone’s day. Some people are a little nervous about smiling. They don’t think their smile looks good, or they think that smiling makes them look unprofessional or vulnerable. No matter how…
There are many reasons to brush your teeth. So, we have decided to focus on the top three. Brushing is one of the most important steps in your dental hygiene regimen, but most people do not brush their teeth enough. Most dentists recommend brushing at least twice a day and after every meal. It may seem like a lot, but…
