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Regular Teeth Cleanings Mean Healthier Mouths
Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums, but it’s not enough. Local family dentists provide teeth cleaning in Rockledge that patients rely on for optimal oral health and stunning smiles. A professional dental cleaning employs special instruments to clean away tartar and bacteria that at-home care can’t remove. If your…
Continue readingProfessional Dental Cleanings Can Impact Your Overall Health
Have you had a teeth cleaning this year? Professional dental cleanings aren’t just for keeping your smile bright; they can have a significant impact on your general health. Insufficient oral hygiene has been linked to several serious illnesses. Associated medical and dental issues include bone loss, cardiovascular disease, strokes, cancers, and many other problems. Brushing and flossing at home are…
Continue readingDon’t Underestimate the Power of Professional Teeth Cleaning
A professional teeth cleaning by a skilled dental hygienist is essential to basic dental care. With more than 90 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 afflicted with at least one cavity, and tooth decay being the second most common health condition in the United States, trips to the dentist must become a higher priority. Brushing and…
Continue readingWinning the Tooth Brushing Battle with Kids
If teaching your kids to brush their teeth has turned the bathroom into a war zone and morning and bedtime routines into twice-daily battles, you’re not alone. Almost every parent meets resistance from their children at some point when it comes to tooth brushing. It’s often your child’s first attempt to determine exactly what the rules of life are really…
Continue readingWinning the Battle Against Gum Disease
Gum disease affects 75 percent of American adults, only 15 percent of whom are even aware of the condition. While most adults can take measures to prevent it, approximately 30 percent suffer from gum disease due to a genetic predisposition. Yet, even these cases can be carefully managed to prevent full development of gum disease with basic dental care habits.…
Continue readingYou Are What You Eat: Diet Plays Critical Role in Dental Health
You probably already know that sugar is bad for your teeth – sticking to the surface, fueling bacteria growth and causing cavities. However, not all the damage is happening from the outside in. Your diet as a whole may be playing a significant role in tooth health. According to Dr. Michael Rehme, a biological dentist based out of St. Louis,…
Continue readingHow Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?
If your teeth are looking a little lackluster, your dentist may recommend brushing with whitening toothpaste to brighten them up. While whitening toothpaste does not change the natural color of the teeth, it can remove surface stains that are caused by substances like coffee, tea and other dark-colored food and drink. Whitening toothpaste often includes special abrasive substances like baking…
Continue readingFlossing: What’s The Best Tool For The Job?
Flossing is an integral part of any dental health routine, preventing gingivitis and other gum diseases. There are many flossing options on the market today, so which type is best for you? According to the Mayo Clinic, traditional dental floss is considered the best tool for effective flossing. Because it slides between the teeth, it clears bacteria and plaque on…
Continue readingAre You Brushing Well Enough?
As important as it is to brush and floss your teeth, your efforts are in vain if you are not doing it properly or thoroughly. Even though you have probably been brushing your teeth for years, it never hurts to slow down and make sure you are doing it right. The first thing to remember is timing. You should brush…
Continue readingWatching out for gum disease is as important as preventing tooth decay
There are a lot of ways to describe gum disease – gingivitis, periodontitis, receding gums and inflammation. But whatever term is used, the result may be the same. Tooth pain, inflamed gums and possible loss of teeth in extreme cases can result.Gingivitis accounts for about 70 percent of gum disease and usually shows itself by bleeding when teeth are brushed…
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