Archive for 2012

What to do About Tooth Grinding

Though there are relatively simple techniques for curing nightly teeth grinding, it is estimated that at least 10% of Americans still suffer from it for various reasons.  It’s possible they don’t know the risks of teeth grinding.  It’s possible they just can’t find the solution to their teeth grinding problems.  It’s even possible they have […]

5 Simple Tricks for Avoiding the Flu

It always happens this time of year in Columbus.  Noses start running, eyes get red; people are getting the flu.  During cold and flu season, getting sick seems like an inevitability.  No matter where you go in Ohio, someone is always sniffling or coughing.  It almost seems like the only way to avoid cold and […]

3 Dental Signs of Good Health

If you ever have any questions concerning your health, it is always a good idea to make an appointment with your doctor.  However, trying to make it into your doctor’s schedule could take weeks or even months. Since you are the best advocate for your own health, you need to make sure that you are […]

Drinking Red Wine for Your Dental Health

The news keeps getting better!  A few years ago it was discovered that red wine could be beneficial for your heart but now a researcher has concluded that red wine may also be good for your teeth. Researcher Hyun Koo has found that polyphenols, a compound in red wine, are an effective tool that can […]

7 Ways to Prevent Cavities this Halloween

Halloween is a fun time of year and we want to keep it that way.  Yes, we’re dentists but we’re also regular people who love candy, too!  The key to keeping your teeth healthy this Halloween is not to avoid candy , but following these tips and reminders!  Happy Halloween! Always maintain healthy dental habits […]

Looking for a New Toothbrush?

Dental hygiene can seem an ongoing chore.  There are times when the daunting task of never ending tooth care can feel more like forever climbing a peakless mountain.  Certainly, brushing your teeth does is not as dramatic as a Hollywood thriller all the time but it can seem a nuisance nonetheless.  Easton Dentists know your […]

What’s the Deal with Bottled Water and Fluoride?

For decades, toothpaste commercials have told us that fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, but have you wondered what makes fluoride so special? Fluoride acts as an enzyme inhibitor. For this reason it is believed to help prevent cavities by literally poisoning the bacteria in the mouth. In fact, for many years, fluoride has been added […]

Teeth Whitening: Brighten Up Your Smile!

You may have recently passed a mirror and noticed your smile reflecting back has lost its sparkle. Without a doubt, a bright, beautiful smile is one of the most effective ways to improve your appearance. With a brighter smile you’ll be more confident and smile more, radiating a healthy lifestyle with a youthful and energetic […]

Fighting Cavities With Candy

Yes, you read it right! A new confection exists that combats tooth decay. Thanks to the research and development of oral biologist Dr. Israel Kleinberg of New York’s Stony Brook University, there is an inexpensive dental product exclusively licensed to Ortek Therapeutics Inc., called BASICMints®, that keep pearly whites cavity-free for adults and children. This […]

Infant Dental Injuries are Common but Preventable

Since baby teeth begin to form before birth, it should be no surprise that a child’s dental care really begins during the mother’s pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when the mother makes important choices (or not) to eat balanced, nutritious meals and ingest the necessary amount of the essential vitamins and minerals to support a […]