Flossing Facts You Probably Don't Know

Posted on: 9 December 2021

You might have noticed that your dental hygienist always seems to be curious about your flossing habits. However, many people probably fudge things a little when they answer the question "have you been flossing?'. Cleaning between your teeth using dental floss may seem like one more chore to do but that could be because you don't know all the facts about this dental hygiene practice. Read below for the flossing facts you probably don't know. [Read More]

What To Know About Halloween Candy And Your Oral Health

Posted on: 2 November 2021

With Halloween just wrapping up, you're sure to have a lot more candy in your home waiting to be eaten. However, be aware that there is some candy that is going to be worse for your teeth than others. Here are some things to know about eating candy that will help prevent cavities from forming. Avoid Candy That You Suck On One of the problems that is going to cause cavities is exposing your teeth to sugar for prolonged periods of time. [Read More]

What To Know About Dry Socket After A Tooth Extraction

Posted on: 21 September 2021

Are you going to have a tooth extracted by your dentist soon? If so, you may have heard about dry socket being one of the problems that can occur after the extraction happens. Here are some things that you need to know about this complication. What Is Dry Socket?  When you have a tooth pulled from your mouth, the space where the tooth was once located will be exposed. This is known as the socket, and it is most vulnerable during those initial days where the extraction site is healing. [Read More]

3 Concerns to Watch for in Your Infant’s Dental Health

Posted on: 13 August 2021

Your infant has teeth below the surface of their gum line that has yet to grow. Their teeth will begin to show somewhere around 3 months old, which is when you'll notice a bit more irritability and crying. These baby teeth are important and will eventually fall out to give way to the adult teeth your baby will have throughout most of their lifetime. These adult teeth can only be healthy if the teeth before them are well-cared for and if the gums are also well-cared for, even before they erupt. [Read More]