Archive for the ‘ Oral Hygiene ’ Category

Types of Foods that Cause Teeth Stains and How To Prevent Them

Your smile is one of your greatest assets.  However, just like everything else, your smile can depreciate over time. If you notice that your pearly whites aren’t as bright as they used to be, there are tons of teeth whitening solutions that can help you out, but the best way to safeguard against teeth stains […]

Bad Breath: Causes, Remedies and Prevention

Anyone can have it, but no one wants it. Patients often ask “Why do I have bad breath?” and then the next question usually is “How do I get rid of bad breath?” We will address what causes bad breath, some our of favorite remedies for bad breath and what you can do to prevent […]

4 Reasons WHY You Should Quit Biting Your Nails

You might be biting your nails if: Do you ever stress over a harrowing situation? You are watching an action/drama movie? First date jitters? A close call on the highway? Some may label these events as “nail-biters”. But that is just a figure of speech. If you literally and physically have a habit of biting […]

Which Flossing Tools are Right For You?

Flossing is one of the best things you can do to care for your beautiful smile and good health. Did you know there are many flossing tools available?  By flossing along with brushing your teeth twice a day, you help to remove plaque build-up and debris adhering to teeth and gums. Plaque is the bacterial […]

Proper Tooth Brushing – Step by Step

There’s no shortage of types of toothbrushes and toothpastes on supermarket or drugstore shelves, but these tools and products do not ensure you’re doing an effective job cleaning and caring for your teeth. Whether you use a manual or electric toothbrush, you need to know the proper tooth brushing technique in order to keep your […]

Is Mouthwash Necessary – No, not really. Here’s why

Many patients ask me if mouthwash actually is beneficial to them.  If you believe everything you see on TV or in print, then you and I need to talk for a long time.  But the truth of the matter is, mouthwash is not necessary for healthy teeth and/or gums. It’s not a surprise that many […]