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Facts about Flossing
In case you haven’t heard, flossing is a very important aspect of your oral health. Some dentists would even say it’s more important than brushing. That’s because using dental floss regularly is the only way to clean between your teeth, where food and plaque like to hide, and no matter … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health
Tagged dc dental, facts, floss
Dental Health Effects of Electronic Cigarettes
Over the past few years, a new product has entered the market that is touting itself as a “safer alternative” to cigarettes. Electronic or e-cigarettes are smokeless cigarettes that give the user a nicotine fix but without the tobacco and chemicals contained in the smoke of a traditional cigarette, but … Read More
Posted in Arizona, Dental Education, Dental Health
Tagged dental health, e-cigarettes, electronic cigarettes
Tongue Cleaning Tips and Benefits
While brushing and flossing is definitely emphasized every time you visit the dentist, there’s another important area that’s not touched upon as often. According to the ADA, about half of the adult population of the US have chronic halitosis, or chronic bad breath. Studies have shown that 80-90 percent of … Read More
Posted in Dental Health, Dental Procedures, Dental Tips
Tagged benefits, dental health, dental tips, tips, tongue cleaning
Dental Health for Your Dog(s)!
Think about your normal morning and bedtime routine, both of them probably involve brushing your teeth, maybe flossing and rinsing with mouthwash (or they should!). We instill these routines in our children as well, so that they may grow up with good dental habits ingrained into their personal routines. But … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Fun stuff
Post Operation Dental Rules
There are several reasons why you may be about to undergo oral surgery, such as dental implants, gum treatments or even routine removal of your wisdom teeth. Regardless of the reason, here are some important post op steps to take that can help the healing process proceed normally: Take things … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Procedures
Tagged dental operations, dental tips, post operation
Is Beer Actually Good for your Teeth?
Homer Simpson once called beer “the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” Whether it solves other problems is debatable, but it turns out, some beers have some benefits that help protect your teeth (if taken in moderation, of course!) Throughout the day, our teeth are going through … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Health, Fun stuff
Tagged beer, beverages, Calcium, healthy teeth, tannins
Breaking News Report: Smoking and Chewing Tobacco VERY BAD FOR YOUR TEETH!
This just in from science.. Using tobacco products can cause oral health problems. Just in case you were not aware, cigarettes and chewing tobacco can affect your teeth and gums in a serious way, and here’s more data on the subject. Tobacco products are known to lead to gum disease … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Health, Health
Tagged bad habits, dental health, smoking, snus, tobacco
Questions about Dentures
If your dentist has recommended dentures to replace missing teeth, you may have some reservations about them, or simply want to know more information about what having dentures is like. Here are some common questions (FAQ) people have about dentures. What will they feel like? When you first get dentures, … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Technology
Tagged dentures, FAQs, talk to a dentist
The Importance of Mouthguards in Contact Sports
Dental injuries are most common in collision or contact sports and recreational activities. Participants of all ages, genders and skill levels are at risk of taking blows to the mouth, resulting in damage to teeth, gums and jaws when participating in an organized league or an unorganized pickup game in … Read More
Posted in Arizona, Children's Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Technology
Tagged children's safety, contact sports, mouthguards
A Brief History of Dental Hygiene
Did you know that as early as 350 BC, people were using toothpaste? Or that the chewstick, the predecessor to the toothbrush, was used by the ancient Assyrians and Egyptians? Modern dental hygiene has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Here’s a timeline of how it has changed. … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Technology
Tagged advancement, history of dentistry, progress, technology
