Posts Tagged ‘ tooth brushing ’

Tips on Preventing Gingivitis

Gingivitis is one of the most treatable periodontal diseases. If left untreated, it can destroy the tissue and gums around the teeth. Thankfully, treatment is not that hard. All it takes is good basic oral hygiene.

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 […]

New Massaging Method Could Quadruple Protection Against Tooth Decay

The well-known daily drill of brushing and flossing twice a day is fine and dandy, as your dentist will tell you, but massaging your chompers after lunch adds to the protection against tooth decay. In fact, the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) researchers have found that by massaging high-fluoride toothpaste on your teeth in between your […]

Ways to Promote Good Dental Health: Sink Your Teeth Into This—Licorice

We’ve spent many years in the Columbus area providing comprehensive and emergency dental services to our clients. And one question we always hear from our patients is, “What are other ways, besides brushing and flossing that I can improve my dental health?” Often when one thinks of licorice, the vision of red or black chewy […]

Should You be Worried About Discolored Baby Teeth?

Baby teeth, which are also called primary teeth, are typically off-white or ivory. As a young child’s teeth start to come in, many parents are alarmed to realize that their child’s teeth are not white. Discolored baby teeth can be caused by many reasons, including: Inadequate brushing. If baby teeth aren’t brushed properly, plaque may […]