Everyone seems to want the whitest and brightest smiles possible these days. There are tons of oral hygiene products out there that claim they have whitening powers as well as actual dental procedures that can be done to change the shade of teeth. However, the article...

If you have ever been brushing your teeth and you notice that your gums start to bleed a little it could be due to several reasons. It can affect anyone at any point in their life, and it is actually quite common. The article below uncovers 14 potential reasons your...

If you know anything about teeth and bones you know that calcium and vitamin D are major contributors to their strength. Deficiencies in vitamin D especially will affect your teeth negatively. No matter how much you brush and floss, a deficiency will prevent your...

We all know that there are foods and drinks that are not good to your teeth. Foods and drinks that are sugary or acidic are hard on your teeth, especially if you consume a lot of them. The article below gives valuable information about how certain drinks harm your...

Taking care of your teeth by brushing and flossing as well as regular dentist visits help your teeth to be shiny and white. However, it is a popular desire to have even whiter teeth. So people will try specific toothpastes, whitening strips and the like for that...

We all know that certain ingredients in food and drink (like sugar) can damage your teeth and cause cavities. This article is an easy read explaining everything you should avoid to keep your smile healthy and bright. Having braces is another reason to avoid these...

As a family dentist office we cannot stress the tips in this article enough. Number five is especially important! Healthy teeth are a crucial aspect of your overall wellness. We need our teeth for eating, talking, and, of course, smiling! If you need a reminder of...

Sugar is a wonderful sweetener...in small portions and infrequent doses. If it becomes a consistent intake like it has for so many people, especially in the United States, it can cause a myriad of health problems. Your teeth are one of the first things to suffer when...

The common adage, "You are what you eat" is proving to be more true than many thought possible. We are seeing this continually being validated as there are many more chemicals and preservatives in our food now than ever before. These chemicals have many observable...

There has been an understanding that periodontal disease and heart disease were linked but it wasn't until just recently that scientists finally figured out why this connection exists. This two are correlated directly from a a pathogen that scientists have isolated...