Category: General Care
What You Can Expect During a Dental Hygiene Visit May Surprise You
October 1, 2015
October is National Dental Hygiene Month! It's the perfect time of year to talk about the surprising thoroughness of oral health and overall health care you can expect during your dental hygiene visit. Read More
Are Adult Fluoride Treatments Necessary
August 23, 2015
Every single day, your body takes in fluoride and loses fluoride. The way you take in fluoride is through foods you eat and water. The way you lose fluoride is through demineralization of your teeh when acids caused by plaque bacteria and sugars in your mouth attack tooth enamel. You can "put fluoride back" (as well as calcium and phosphate) into your tooth’s enamel layer by eating healthy foods and drinking fluoridated water. Another way to get more flouride is through fluoride treatments at your dentist's office. Read More
Keep Your Gums Healthy to Avoid Tooth Loss
August 19, 2015
The old adage goes, “You don’t have to take care of ALL your teeth…only the ones you want to keep.” You may also have heard, “Ignore your teeth, and they’ll go away.” Read More
Your Dental Hygiene Visit is More Than A Cleaning
August 1, 2015
Did you know that a dental cleaning is much more than plaque removal and a polish? In fact, a visit to your dental hygienist can play a large role in your overall health, as well as your dental wellness. Read More
5 Dental Myths to Avoid for the Sake of Your Oral Health
March 1, 2015
There are commonly held myths about dental health that many people of various ages and mindsets share. We’re here to debunk these myths, because they can be detrimental to your oral health! Read More
Hope and Hula in Pursuit of a Cure for Epilepsy
January 15, 2015
Aloha! We’re taking a break this week from the latest breaking news on teeth and gums, to share a story that simply makes us smile. Fear not, in our next blog post we’ll be back with everything you need to know about plaque, flossing and teeth whitening technology. Read More
5 New Years Resolutions for a Healthier Smile
January 1, 2015
Every year, many of us make New Year’s resolutions for our health and wellness. Whether it’s losing a few pounds, quitting a harmful habit or starting a healthy discipline, January is an opportunity to make a fresh start for the better. Read More
Is Flossing Your Teeth Really Important?
December 6, 2014
We’ve all heard that flossing is an important part of oral health. Most likely, your dentist or dental hygienist mentions this to you every time you have a dental appointment. Yet many of us would rather clean the bathroom floor than floss our teeth! Read More
Smile-Worthy Holiday Gifts That Sparkle
December 1, 2014
Santa's thinking about sparkling smiles for the holidays. How about you? Read More
