Nov 03, 2018
If you have a manual toothbrush, try to adhere to the 3 month replacement rule or sooner if you had a cold or flu. Some...
Oct 03, 2018
In most cases, I would have to answer no, but you sure can encourage and cheer them on if they succeed on their own. There...
Sep 03, 2018
Can my dentist tell if I brush and floss? YES! And so can your Hygienist. If you don't brush and floss regularly and effectively, then...
Aug 03, 2018
Many senior citizens, unfortunately, don't have the same visual or tactile sense as in younger years. That can mean that food particles and plaque can...
Jul 03, 2018
Some electric toothbrushes these days can be pretty hi-tech. They can vibrate and/or spin back and forth thousands of times faster than your hands can...
Jun 03, 2018
In most cases its all part of normal development. So go ahead, make a big deal! Kids get excited when they realize they are growing...
May 03, 2018
Fun brushing usually means longer brushing, and brushing longer leads to healthier smiles. Ways to make brushing more entertaining?....Sand or digital timers (there are some...
Apr 03, 2018
Contrary to what many believed a generation or two ago, primary, or baby teeth, are not disposable. In addition to their obvious chewing and speaking...
Mar 03, 2018
According to the CDC: Bottled water products may contain fluoride, depending on the source of the water. Fluoride can be naturally present in the original...
Nov 29, 2017
Toothpaste comes in quite an assortment to choose from these days. Anticavity (with fluoride), Tartar Control, Peroxide, Whitening, Sensative are all terms associated with an...
Nov 29, 2017
Young teeth are susceptible to decay as soon as they begin to erupt into the mouth. Gentle cleaning should begin with a small soft brush...
Nov 29, 2017
It's hard to refute the anecdotal evidence out there, but generally the answer is NO. Just because your parents or grandparents had "bad teeth" doesn't...
Oct 15, 2017
October has arrived and that means many people are already starting to plan for upcoming costume parties and trick-or-treating for the Halloween season. This is...
Aug 10, 2017
We invite you to take a look around our new site to get to know our practice and learn about eye and vision health. You...
Aug 10, 2017
Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or...