Monday, December 29, 2014

Is it ok to skip brushing your teeth once in a while?

I don't really have to brush my teeth twice a day, every day....do I?

Well, we certainly can't control how often our patients actually brush and floss their teeth; however, we can definitely tell them that skipping these tasks (even for a day or two) can have some pretty disgusting results!

Monday, December 15, 2014

Tips on Remembering to Floss Your Teeth

Believe it or not, your dentist isn't trying to annoy you when he or she gets on your case about not flossing your teeth. Flossing is one of the best, easiest and cheapest things they can do to maintain their oral health, yet it's one of those things that very few people actually do on a habitual basis.

Monday, December 1, 2014

3 Most Common Dental Problems for Seniors

With age comes wisdom, as the saying goes, but it also comes with a few less-than-appealing characteristics. As we grow older, our bodies generally become weaker and therefore more susceptible to health and physiological problems, including dental health issues. In this post, we'll go over a few of the most common dental health problems for senior citizens and tips for reducing the risk of developing them.