The American Dental Association recommends that adults brush their teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day. It’s not uncommon for some people to brush after every meal or sometime in the middle of the day, and that’s good too. These are healthy habits, but when you start brushing too much or too long you couldRead more
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If you’re having a tooth extracted in our office, we will always provide you with specific post-operative instructions on the day of your treatment. However, here’s a list of 12 basic instructions to keep your extraction site free of infection and other complications. 12 Post-Extraction Instructions to Stay Healthy: #1. Do not smoke. #2.Read more
Summer is finally here and we can finally enjoy it this year. As temperatures rise many of you will drop a lemon wedge into your glass of water to make a refreshing drink. It’s delicious. However, this citric fruit has the potential to damage your teeth, so there are some important things I’d like youRead more
I’m often asked about teeth whitening and what option is best, and the answer depends specifically on how quickly you’d like to transform your smile (and the amount of money you’d like to spend). There are a number of techniques available which I’ll detail below: Over the Counter Whitening Strips: Over-the-counter (OTC) whitening systems,Read more
There is much research to prove that patients with periodontal disease are at increased risk of many health complications, such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease, low-birthweight babies and even dementia. Now, a new study from the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) published on February 3rd, 2021 suggests that there is a correlation between periodontal diseaseRead more
It’s not one of life’s big questions, but I’m occasionally asked this by my patients. Believe it or not, the order of brushing and flossing can make a difference in your oral health. A 2018 study found that it’s better to floss your teeth before brushing because it allows for the most thorough removal ofRead more
With the ongoing stress of our COVID-19 world and the holiday season upon us, it’s not surprising that some of you may be waking with a sore jaw due to teeth grinding at night. Most people are unaware they do this unless a sleepless partner hears the noise or it’s diagnosed by a dentist. ThisRead more
Did you know that what you drink also impacts your oral health? Some beverages can help support happy healthy teeth, while others can work against you. What Drinks Can be Harmful to Your Teeth? Citrus Beverages Contain high acid levels that are harmful to your tooth enamel Increases risk of tooth erosion Often have additionalRead more
Water consumption is crucial to our overall health. Drinking water prevents dehydration and flushes toxins out of the body. But did you know that your child gets more health benefits from tap water than from bottled water? Why? The answer is simple, fluoride. Fluoride has proven benefits for oral health. It is a naturalRead more
Though pregnancy can be a very exciting time in life, it is inevitable that your body will undergo a variety of changes. Your mouth, of all things, is one that may be affected. But this doesn’t mean there is no hope for your teeth during pregnancy. On the contrary, it’s a good idea to giveRead more