Category Archives: quick tips

As we age our teeth may become discolored. They may become yellow for a variety of reasons including, overuse of tobacco and cigarettes, eating certain foods such as blueberries, not brushing your teeth daily, using certain antibiotics, even drinking coffee, … Continue reading →

Let’s face it, smoking is bad for your health and bad for your teeth. A great New Year’s Resolution for 2012 is to quit smoking! There are no safe forms of tobacco period. Besides teeth staining, you run the risk … Continue reading →

A large amount of patients who have cavities never feel any pain Only your dentist can detect whether you have a cavity that needs to be filled. With today’s new advances in detection, your dentist can see a cavity before … Continue reading →

We all know that eating a candy bar may not be the best thing for your teeth, but did you know that there are several foods that actually help promote the health of your teeth? Here’s a list of foods … Continue reading →

We all suffer from it at one time or another, but is there anything that helps bad breath? Research has found that as much as 75% of bacteria and buildup on the tongue (one of the causes of bad breath) … Continue reading →

We have all heard our dentists telling us the importance of flossing daily, but there are many dental flosses to chose from. Waxed, un-waxed, floss picks, thin floss, scented, unscented – so many choices. So which is the best type … Continue reading →

Are electric toothbrushes any better than manual ones? If you have a choice between an electric toothbrush such as a Sonicare or using the old standby, my suggestion is to use the electric. Why? Not only is an electric less … Continue reading →

Bruxism is a fancy word for clenching or grinding your teeth. You can actually do this without being aware of it during both the day and night either in your sleep or subconsciously during the day. This can cause symptoms … Continue reading →

Summer time often leads to cool drinks with ice, ice cream and other cold treats – but it can also lead to tooth pain. If your teeth are routinely sensitive to cold, try lessening your exposure to extremely cold things! … Continue reading →