Archive for the ‘ Cavity Prevention ’ Category

The Difference Between Plaque and Tartar

You may have heard mention of the terms plaque and tartar when discussing dental care. You may have even heard the terms used interchangeably and because of that, you assumed that they were the same thing. The truth is that there is a difference between these terms and what they mean for your oral health. […]

The Benefits Of Flossing

When you visit the dentist, there’s one dental care question you’re sure to be asked; “Are you flossing?” Many patients sheepishly admit they’re falling short while others fib and ensure their hygienist that they floss religiously. The truth is, your dental hygienist will most likely be able to tell if you are being honest about […]

Is Xylitol Good For Me?

You may have heard this funny sounding word or saw it listed in the ingredients of a pack of gum you recently bought. In fact, with nutritionist pushing for consumers to read food labels and for food manufacturers to be more transparent, you’re probably beginning to notice all kinds of ingredients that you may have […]

Fluoride and Your Dental Health

If you went to the dentist as a child, you probably remember the fluoride treatments that the hygienist gave towards the end of your appointment. You may have questioned why you weren’t allowed to eat anything for the next thirty minutes but it’s doubtful that you questioned the role that fluoride plays in your dental health. Now […]

Everything You Need to Know About Sealants

Maybe you’ve recently taken your child or teenager to the dentist and it was recommended that your child get sealants put on their teeth. Now you may be wondering, what exactly are sealants and how will they benefit your child’s oral health? We will explore these questions and more in today’s post. What are sealants? […]

Eating For Dental Health – Which Foods Help, Which Foods Hurt

What foods should you be eating for your dental health? We’re talking about dental diets – which foods help and which foods to avoid. When it comes to your health, you’re well aware that the foods you put into your body have a direct impact on your overall wellbeing – but what about your teeth? […]

Tartar: How Does Tartar Effect Teeth And Gums And How Can We Control It

Tartar is probably a word you’ve heard many times before, often associated with plaque, but what is it? The more you know about tartar buildup, the better you’ll be able to prevent it in the future. Put simply, tartar is a hardened version of plaque found within the mouth. Plaque forms due to a mix […]

The Four Types of Teeth

When you think about teeth, you may not naturally think about the fact that there are different types of teeth.  As you run your tongue along the tops of your teeth, you can feel the changes in size and smoothness.  What you probably don’t know is that there are four different types of teeth and […]

Keep Your Teeth Healthy this Holiday Season

We know how much you love us but it is a safe bet that your dentist is probably not the person you want to go visiting during the holiday season.  We would love to see you for a cleaning or whitening before those family pictures, but we know how it is.  We’re going to offer […]

6 Things You Consume That Damage Your Teeth

Since childhood, everyone has been told that sugar rots your teeth.  While this is true, there are many other damaging foods out that that you should be aware of.  Let’s see if you can guess what they are. Ice Bet you didn’t see that one coming, did you?  No sugar, no additives and it’s made […]