Archive for the ‘ Oral Hygiene ’ Category

3 Tips for Fresh Breath

In both business and your personal life there is only one chance to make a first impression. Bad breath doesn’t have to be a part of someone’s first perception of you. Try the following 3 tips to always be confident that your breath is smelling great! 1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, […]

What Mouthwash Actually Does

It is quite common for dentists to hear that their patients do not floss very often but they do use mouthwash.  Although mouthwash is great, it does not provide the same purposes as flossing or brushing.  Mouthwash is just one of the tools that can be used to reduce your risk of gum disease.  It […]

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?

Gum disease, while common, is not a pretty thing to look at as it advances to more severe stages. Although typically, most people who suffer from chronic gum disease aren’t even aware that anything is wrong. So what are the symptoms? What should you be looking out for? Tender Gums / Bleeding Gums Gums that […]

Can Gum Disease Be Prevented?

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! We love seeing your perfect smiles in our office, but dentistry isn’t just about what happens at your appointments. Your teeth require daily cleaning. Sticking to that routine and developing good habits is the only way to prevent gum disease. It is so easy to do, that it’s astounding […]

Crowns and Bridges—What Are They and How Do They Work?

If you are one of many people in the Columbus, Ohio area struggling with your oral health, you may feel like there is no way to regain the healthy look and feel that your teeth once had. At The Dental Center at Easton, we use dental crowns and bridges to not only restore the health […]

Your Friendly Neighborhood Dental Health Quiz

Welcome to the first dental health quiz from the Dental Center at Easton Town Center!  We’ve provided a few questions to test your dental mental acuity.  Read through, pick your answers, and check them beneath. Good luck!   1) What is the recommendation from the American Dental Association for brushing and flossing? a) Once a day […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]