Your mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these bacteria can cause disease.
Like other areas of the body, your mouth teems with bacteria — mostly harmless. But your mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these bacteria can cause disease. Normally the body’s natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria under control. […]
Continue ReadingIf your dentist mentions a process called “scaling” or “root planning”, what exactly are they talking about? Scaling is when your dentist removes all the plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) above and below the gumline, making sure to clean all the way down to the bottom of the pocket. Your dentist may then begin root […]
Continue ReadingWith the colder weather comes drier air, particularly in our homes. Our furnaces tend to dry out the air we breathe, potentially making issues like dry mouth worse. Dry mouth occurs when your salivary glands don’t produce sufficient saliva to keep your mouth moist. Dry mouth can be a side effect of certain medical conditions, […]
Continue ReadingAs your little goblins and ghosts gather their Halloween goodies this year, it’s important to keep in mind how the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: When the bacteria in your mouth eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a weak […]
Continue ReadingGreen Tea as a Natural Fluoride Treatment. There are a lot of natural health remedies on the market today. And there is one that can help as a natural fluoride treatment. If you like green tea, this is good news. Drinking unsweetened, or at least sugar-free, green tea daily can help to eliminate harmful bacteria […]
Continue ReadingNo matter the age of your children, a healthy smile leads to a happier and more confident outlook. That’s why, to get the most out of the upcoming school year, you may want to make sure your kids are following the best practices for dental care… and keep that confident smile all year long! Of […]
Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard it said that our dog’ mouths are cleaner than our own. But is this just to make us feel better when Fido licks baby Kayla on the mouth? In fact, should we be worried when a dog gives us a big, wet pooch kiss? Well the reality is this: the bacteria in […]
Continue ReadingOf course, we’ve all been told that good oral health practice consists of daily brushing and flossing. And that is certainly true. But how can you be sure you are getting those spots where the floss or brush bristles may not quite reach? Mouthwash is a great solution… pardon the pun. By using mouthwash as […]
Continue ReadingThey say with age, comes wisdom. And there’s no wiser time to talk about our oral health than right now. That’s because approximately one-fourth of adults age 65 and older have no remaining teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not to mention that almost a third of older adults have untreated […]
Continue ReadingYour teeth are very sensitive to temperature, and your teeth can actually contract with exposure to cold temperature, and then expand as they warm back to body temperature. Your teeth are able to adapt to some extent, but tiny cracks and fissures can form over time due to the stress of this movement. The cracks […]
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