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Floss First, Then Brush & Rinse
Last week, we ended on an important note: Floss first, before you brush. It’s all too easy to “forget” to floss, but who forgets to brush, right? Yet brushing cleans just about 60% of the surface area of your teeth; flossing takes care of the rest. Both are needed to remove the biofilm (plaque), […]
Supporting Healing with Dental Ozone
By all accounts, the seminar Dr. Glaros hosted here in the office this past weekend was amazing – exciting and inspiring! The subject? Ozone therapy in dental medicine. “Ozone?” you say. “Really?” For many people, the word usually conjures thoughts of pollution or the layer of atmosphere with holes in it made by industrial […]
Is Exercise a Part of Your Everyday Oral Care? (It Should Be – & Here’s Why)
You know exercise is good for your body. You know it’s good for your heart and lungs and muscles. You may have read about how good it is for your brain. And you know what? It’s good for your teeth and gums, too. Yes, just like everything else you do to take care of your […]
Foods that Promote Good Oral Health
This is not the first word nor the last word about nutrition, but it has good advice and information. Teeth go through a cyclical process of ‘mineralization’ or building and strengthening of tooth and bone, and ‘demineralization’ or loss of tooth minerals. Quite literally the food we eat will either help build strong teeth and […]
Knowing When You Have a Tooth Abscess
Most commonly caused by dental decay, untreated gingivitis or gum disease, an abscessed tooth is a painful infection that no one wants to encounter. One way to avoid an abscess is to follow a strict oral health routine that includes brushing, flossing and regular checkups. Some tooth abscesses are not so easily avoided and those […]
Healthy Gums Lead to Healthy Body
Most dentists recommend that you have your teeth checked and cleaned at least twice a year. One reason this is so important is that regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. In addition to regular checkups and routine cleanings, daily oral […]
Is Fluoride REALLY Good for Your Teeth?
The Do’s and Don’ts of Fluoride Have you ever taken the time to read the label on a tube of toothpaste? One sample from a fluoride toothpaste selected at random reads: Active Ingredient Sodium Fluoride – Warning – Keep out of reach of children. If accidently swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control […]