Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month in October
October is National Dental Hygiene Month! This month serves as a great opportunity for us all to focus on maintaining our dental hygiene. Here are a few steps you can take this month to ensure optimal oral health.
How to Protect Kids’ Teeth from Halloween Candy
The bacteria in a child’s mouth thrives on the excess sugar. Parents may wonder if there is any way to minimize the damage without ruining the fun.
Teeth Whitening: Pros and Cons
Anyone who regularly consumes coffee, tea or red wine knows that what we ingest can affect the whiteness of our smile. For people who want a white smile but don’t want to change their diet, there are professional and over-the-counter options for teeth whitening.
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Dental Professionals
When people are comfortable with the staff in their dentist’s office, they’re more likely to look forward to the visits and return regularly.
The Dangers of Gum Disease to the Rest of the Body
When most people think about gum disease, their main fear is getting a disease that will make them lose their teeth. It is true that gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss, but that is not the only issue associated with gum disease. Gum disease can...
What Nitrous Oxide is Used For
What Is Nitrous Oxide? A substance known as nitrous oxide can prove beneficial to the human body. Also commonly referred to as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is an odorless gas that is used for a variety of purposes. Common Usages Arguably, nitrous...
What to Know About Gargling Salt Water
Gargling with salt water is often touted as an anti-inflammatory home remedy. Passed down across many generations, scientific research has concluded that gargling with warm salt water is actually very healthy indeed. The salt mixed with warm-to-hot water actually...
What Can Neem Do For You
The Indian Lilac, or Azadirachta indica, is an evergreen tree that is native to India. It is the only source for the herb known as neem. The extract from the neem herb has historically been used as a way of fending off mosquitoes, fleas, moths, and termites. There are...
Technology Changing the Face of Dentistry
For years, dental practitioners relied on X-rays to help determine the extent of a patient's oral health. The advances made in medical technology enable physicians to implement various types of modern-day imaging equipment that are beneficial to the dentist and the...
How to Improve Patient Visits
Every dentist wants to continuously improve their dental practice. Simple things like updating a waiting room can make a big difference to a new patient. Improving the general impression of the dental office can help dentists gain a long list of loyal patients....