Category - Oral Hygiene
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Mouthwash: Friend or Foe?
A blue-green bottle of mouthwash with mint leaves artfully placed around it and the text: Mouthwash: Friend or Foe? Every dentist will tell you that it is necessary to brush and floss your teeth to maintain your oral health, but what about using mouthwash? Is it an essential part of your dental routine, a neutral addition, or actively harmful? While there isn’t a dental consensus about the necessity of mouthwash, there are certain facts that can help you decide whether it is right for you.
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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Aging and Oral Health: Know the Facts
Let’s talk about aging and the realities behind senior dental hygiene!
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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5 Holiday Stocking Stuffers to Make a Smile Brighter!
This Christmas, we’re striving to be more mindful of our oral health, do what we can to prevent any sugar overload, and invite you to take that on as well!
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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Things You Need to Know About Dental History
The concept behind today’s dentistry got its start between 1650 and the 1800s, and the man who started it all was 17th-century French physician Pierre Fauchard. He is properly named “The Father of Modern Dentistry”.
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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5 Easy Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy for Halloween
Halloween brings out our inner child. It gets us excited to dress up, decorate the house, and share candy. It is also a time when we all feel comfortable enough to eat as many pieces of candy as we want, because what’s Halloween without sweets?
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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Do Toothpicks Really Belong in Your Mouth?
If a piece of the toothpick breaks off, try and get another set of eyes to help you find it, because those pieces can be very hard to dislodge. Those broken pieces can quickly cause inflammation and will cause damage the longer they are left inside. Remember — if you are unable to remove the broken piece(s), contact us. We’re here to help… judgement free!
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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5 American Presidents... and Their Teeth
From fallacies about false teeth, secret oral surgery, and using their teeth as life-saving tools, to the first dental office in the White House, here's historical dental knowledge you've likely never heard before!
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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Why, When, What Type, and How to Floss
Posted · Author Design Dental Group
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10 Ways to Love Your Teeth
February, the month of love, AND the American Heart Month! Here are 10 easy things to keep your smile and heart healthy!
Posted · Author Design Dental Group