Maintaining your toothbrush is essential for a healthy and beautiful smile. An old, frayed toothbrush doesn’t clean your teeth effectively. If stored improperly, your toothbrush can be exposed to an array of harmful bacteria.
Maintaining your toothbrush is essential for a healthy and beautiful smile. An old, frayed toothbrush doesn’t clean your teeth effectively. If stored improperly, your toothbrush can be exposed to an array of harmful bacteria. With the proper maintenance and frequent changing of your toothbrush, your mouth will remain bacteria free. Caring For Your Toothbrush Do: […]
Continue ReadingThe entire team at Longmeadow Family Dental Care would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with gratitude, laughter, and delicious food. We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty. Enjoy this day of thanks!
Continue ReadingStatistics have shown that women may be more susceptible to dry mouth. A good amount of medications on the market, specifically made for women, list dry mouth as a potential side effect. Some of these medications include antidepressants, blood pressure pills, birth control pills, and cancer treatments. If you or a loved one takes any […]
Continue ReadingYou know that too much stress can lead to a decline in your overall health, but severe stress can also cause problems in your teeth, jaw, mouth, and gums. Many dentists can detect signs of stress during a routine examination because of the following symptoms a patient presents: Canker Sores Canker sores are small spots […]
Continue ReadingWhile the Halloween festivities may be over, now the challenges begin with the worries about what all that sugar and candy may be doing to your children’s dental health. Since it can be difficult to keep your teeth clean from the endless bags of candy and trick-or-treating. Halloween certainly presents parents with a variety of […]
Continue ReadingIt is common knowledge that smoking is bad for your overall health. It can lead to many serious medical issues including cancer and other fatal diseases. However, many people don’t realize the serious damage that smoking causes in their mouth, gums, and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and even […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to keeping you and your family’s teeth healthy, it is important to properly brush and floss, but also monitor what goes in and out of you and your families’ mouths. The average American consumes 22 grams of sugar per day, which is double the recommended daily amount. Consuming such large amounts of […]
Continue ReadingWalking through the dental aisle at the drugstore can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing a mouthwash. Although mouthwash is a common household item, knowing which mouthwash works best for you is critical to having good dental hygiene. With so many products on today’s market, it can be difficult to choose the best […]
Continue ReadingDoes the taste of a cool dessert or steaming coffee cause a painful sensation in your mouth? If so, you could be one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from sensitive teeth. In healthy teeth, a layer of enamel covers the crown of your teeth (the part above the gum line). Over time, the […]
Continue ReadingThough root canal procedures tend to have negative undertones, they are one of the most beneficial dental procedures available. Most people assume root canal procedures take extensive amounts of time and leave patients in pain for days. In reality, root canals can save your infected tooth from extraction. Millions of teeth are saved each year […]
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