Here’s Why You Should Floss
Flossing is a simple yet powerful habit that can greatly improve your oral health. Many people skip this important step in their daily routine, not realizing its big impact. Flossing removes plaque and food particles from between teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach, helping prevent cavities and gum disease. We often hear about the importance […]
What Happens During a Professional Teeth Cleaning?
Have you ever wondered what actually happens during a professional teeth cleaning? Dental cleanings are more than just maintaining a bright smile; they’re essential for our oral health. During a professional teeth cleaning, plaque and tartar are effectively removed from our teeth, which helps prevent cavities and gum disease. From the moment we sit in […]
Why Is It Important to Floss?
Maintaining good oral health is essential for our overall well-being, and one vital practice often overshadowed by brushing is flossing. While brushing cleans the surfaces of the teeth, flossing removes food particles and plaque from between the teeth and under the gumline, areas that a toothbrush cannot reach. Dentists unanimously agree that flossing daily is […]
How Often Do I Need a Dental Cleaning? Your Guide to Optimal Oral Health Maintenance
Dental cleanings are a critical component of maintaining oral health and preventing dental issues. Regular cleanings by a dental professional help to remove plaque and tartar that daily brushing and flossing might miss. These substances can lead to decay and gum disease if not properly managed. Equally important is the role of dental cleanings in […]
What’s The Best Way To Whiten My Teeth?
Whiten Teeth Patients often ask us about the how they can achieve a whiter smile. Bleaching is by far the simplest and most cost effective cosmetic procedure we do. Whiter teeth can make you appear younger and healthier. There are two basic ways to make teeth appear whiter: removing surface stains from the outer layer […]
Do I Really Need That Deep Cleaning
For our first column, we’re going to answer a question we hear frequently: “Do I really need that deep cleaning?” Often, patients are unfamiliar with deep cleanings and how they differ from the standard dental cleaning. During a standard cleaning (dental prophylaxis), the dentist or hygienist removes calculus deposits, also known as tarter, from the […]