Halloween Tips to prevent Cavities

Here are some tips to prevent Halloween Cavities:

• Consume Halloween candy with meals
• Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acids produced by bacteria in your mouth and help rinse away food particles!
• Avoid sticky candies
• The stickier candies, like taffy and gummy bears, take longer to get washed away by saliva, which increase the risk of cavities!
• Avoid hard candies
• Candies that stay in the mouth for a long period of time subject the teeth to prolonged acid attack, which increases the risk of cavities!
• Drink more water
• The more water you drink, the more the bacteria is being washed away!
• Inspect all candies for anything that has been tampered with!

Remember the 1-2-3's of good daily oral hygiene!

Floss once a day, brush twice a day, and eat three balanced meals a day!

Electric Toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes have several advantages over manual brushes. Most of them have timers so you'll brush longer, they are more fun to use, and clinical studies have shown that they are more effective at removing plaque. Some electric toothbrushes are better than others. Sonic toothbrushes such as the Philips Sonicare series remove more plaque because of the vibrations per minute (some models boast vibrations per minute).


"After I first started using my Sonicare toothbrush, I have never wanted to use a manual brush again! I feel like my teeth get cleaned so much better than manual brushes! I love my brush and recommend it to everyone i know!"

Hygiene tips for a stellar smile

Here are some simple hygiene tips for a stellar smile!

• Brush with the radio on - dentist recommend brushing for the entire length of a song (at least 2 minutes minimum).
• Use fluoridated, antimicrobial toothpastes and mouth rinses. They help to make the tooth structure resistant to decay.
• Keep oral hygiene products at work. Studies show that the chance of a person using them during the day will increase 65 percent.
• Talk to your dentist about new products you're using, as all products are no suited for all people.
• Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams.
• Chew gum with Xylitol after meals.

HAPPY MONDAY! :D

October's Theme - National Dental Hygiene Month

Happy October everyone! This month we are going to be talking a lot about Dental Hygiene!

What is the best way to brush?

Place a toothbrush beside your teeth at a 45-degree angle and gently brush teeth in an elliptical (circular) motion. Brush the outside of the teeth, inside the teeth, your tongue, the chewing surfaces, and between teeth. Using a back-and-fourth motion causes the gum surface to recede, can ex pose the root surface, or make the root surface tender. You also risk wearing down the gum line.

Why should I floss?

Floss removes plaque and debris that adhere to teeth and gums in between teeth, polishes tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath. By flossing your teeth daily, you increase the chances of keeping your teeth a lifetime and decrease your chance of having periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay. Flossing is the single most important weapon against plaque, perhaps more important than the tooth brush. (AGD)

Dental hygiene not only affects your oral hygiene, but also your overall health!

Call and schedule your dental cleaning today!