“Six months already?” You might find yourself asking this question as you receive a reminder for your next dental check-up. Many of us wonder if these biannual visits are genuinely necessary. After all, if you brush and floss daily, and have no apparent issues, is it crucial to see your […]
Tooth sensitivity is a common dental concern that affects many individuals, manifesting as a sharp pain or discomfort in the teeth when encountering hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks. So, what can you do about it? Let’s dive into the root causes of sensitivity and uncover effective solutions […]
As a parent getting ready to send your child back to school, you’ve likely purchased new clothes and school supplies, but have you thought about your child’s teeth? Parents are usually surprised to learn that their child can support their journey toward academic success by simply keeping up with a […]
School will be back in session before you know it. Whether your child will be in the classroom or learning from home, a healthy smile is still a back-to-school essential. Some schools require a back-to-school dental visit. Still, it’s always a good time of year to schedule one of your child’s […]
Dental sealants work and we need to be doing more of them. Read the answers to common questions about sealants. Let’s make a goal of saving teeth by placing more dental sealants. How Effective are Dental Sealants? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states, “Dental sealants prevent 80% of […]
I used to rinse after brushing my teeth — even going back over them with a wet toothbrush — to remove any remnants of toothpaste left in my mouth. Then I found out from a dentist’s TikTok video that rinsing off excess paste isn’t the most effective method of keeping […]
While some people have heard of pica – the mental health condition that causes people to want to chew or eat substances of no nutritional value such as paper, clay or dirt – fewer people have heard of a subtype of the condition called pagophagia. Pagophagia is considered less serious than pica, […]
Taking care of your dental hygiene can do more than prevent cavities. According to Dr. Martinna Bertolini, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and more have been linked to dental health. The same bacteria that causes problems in oral cavities, and […]
A new tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using AI and virtual patients, the tool predicts how teeth will move, so as to ensure that braces are neither too loose nor too tight. Many of us remember the feeling […]
Have you always rinsed your teeth with water after brushing them? If so, we recommend taking that step out of your routine because there are actually some benefits to leaving that extra bit of toothpaste on your teeth. I used to rinse after brushing my teeth — even going back […]