What is your current nighttime/bed time routine like?  Do you brush your teeth?  If so, do you end it at that or do you also floss or rinse?  If you don't, you might want to consider changing your routine to include those things.  Your oral health should be taken...

A lot of people fall victim to brushing their teeth too hard or with the wrong type of toothbrush and it translates to more like "scrubbing" your teeth. There are dangers to consistently scrubbing that are discussed in the article below. Regular dentist visits will...

It's almost the new year and if you have thought about making any resolutions, especially for your overall health and wellness, think about including your dental health. The article below dives into dental problems that can arise if you don't take good care of your...

If teeth aren't taken care of, and a healthy, tooth-friendly diet isn't maintained, a person can be susceptible to tooth decay and cavities.  Cavities are simply the product of decay which is the softening of tooth enamel.  Your enamel can begin to soften for a...

Everyone typically has at least one snack throughout the day.  Some people choose to have nutritious snacks while others have sweet snacks.  For the sake of your health and oral hygiene, nutritious snacks should always be your choice.  Sugar-filled foods will take a...

Most people know that calcium and Vitamin D are important in your diet for strong bones and teeth.  But have you heard about Vitamin K2?  Sources are reporting that K2 ensures that calcium is fully absorbed, and an absence of K2 can contribute to Vitamin D toxicity. ...

Every morning you wake up, get ready, most likely eat breakfast, brush your teeth, and head out the door. Maybe in that order, or maybe in a different order. With that said, have you ever given any thought to your oral hygiene routine in the morning? For example,...

Halloween is right around the corner and that means people everywhere will want to indulge in candy and other sugary treats.  We know that for most people going completely candy-free around Halloween is challenge (especially if you have trick-or-treaters in the...

Flossing should be a part of everyone's routine.  There are many reasons you should floss along with brushing your teeth and rinsing with mouthwash every day.  For starters, floss can reach food and other harmful things in between your teeth that your toothbrush...

If you are at the age where your wisdom teeth are starting to come in, it can be the source of a little discomfort.  Think about how babies are cranky when their teeth are coming in.  It's just like that.  The first thing you should do is schedule a check up at Thomas...