For kids, choosing a toothbrush is all about what superhero or princess is on the package. As an adult or young adult, you should be more conscientious about the toothbrush you are using and how it is taken care of. It may surprise you to learn that fungus and bacteria can live on your toothbrush. … Read more
Very few people think about their saliva until they no longer have any. But, this liquid impacts your health every minute of every day. Even while you are asleep, your saliva is working hard to keep the balance in your mouth. Saliva is derived from your blood. Like tears, which are formed in the lacrimal … Read more
For it being one of the most common maladies affecting the tongue, most people have never heard of Geographic tongue. After all, it sounds a bit like slang for a savvy speaker. This condition is common and relatively harmless. If you are unfamiliar with geographic tongue, seeing it appear out of nowhere can cause any … Read more
Wearing braces has become so common in the United States that they are almost iconic with childhood. In fact, recent surveys suggest that 50-80% of children will wear braces at some point between the ages of 6-18. The process of putting braces on can be a bit uncomfortable. The soreness and stiffness go away in … Read more
Many patients, when fitted with braces, later find trying to floss to be an ordeal. Even knowing the importance of flossing, many patients, especially younger ones will give up and quit flossing altogether. If you have a child with braces, it is very important to their continued oral health that they continue to floss. After … Read more
The only thing worse than an improperly fitting denture is when your denture adhesive fails to help. There are many claims, from many manufacturers about how long their adhesive lasts, which one has the strongest hold, tastes the best, the list goes on. Essentially, there is some degree of trial and error. Everyone’s mouth is … Read more
The toothbrush, as we think of it today, was not developed until the year 1938, but its history goes back much further. The concept of oral hygiene dates to roughly 5000 BCE. The ancient Egyptians made a paste of eggs shells and used their fingers to scrub the tartar off of their teeth. Fifteen hundred … Read more
Pregnancy is undoubtedly a joyous occasion, but if you don’t take the proper precautions serious damage can be done to your mouth. Women are warned not to smoke, not to eat shellfish, and to get plenty of exercise. These are all good pieces of advice, but the list frequently ignores the best ways to keep … Read more
Most of us have heard from childhood that our hair, our teeth, and our nails are made of the same thing. While it is true that all three contain keratin, the amount of keratin contained within the enamel of our teeth is significantly lower than the keratin in our nails and hair. Our teeth are … Read more
Lately commercials have been highlighting the dangers of smoking. Occasionally there will be one which highlights the dangers of smoking on the health of the mouth. The dangers go beyond the surface. While I am comfortable with people walking their own paths, as I dentist I am vehemently against smoking. I know the havoc which … Read more
