Baby Teeth

Why treat baby teeth? Can't my dentist just pull them?Since they never had my baby teeth treated, my parents think I'm crazy because I want to get my child's baby teeth treated.Why is my child the only one in her class who hasn't lost...

Bad Breath

Bad breath can be caused by tooth decay, gum disease, lack of saliva (xerostomia), certain foods and drinks, tobacco, medications or illness. Treatment Schedule a dental appointment to find out if your bad breath is being caused by tooth decay, gum dise...

Brushing

I can't get my children to brush their teeth. What can I do? Let your kids see you regularly brushing your teeth. That's the best way to get them to start their own daily brushing routine. Once a daily routine is established, a child is more likely to ma...

Eight Ways to Make Your Home Dental Hygiene More Effective

The two most important aspects of an effective at-home dental hygiene program are frequency and technique. In other words, it's important that you brush at least twice a day, floss once a day—and do both correctly. Below are eight tips to make the m...

Fresh Breath—How to Get It, How to Keep It!

No one wants bad breath, but everyone gets it—or at least worries about it—at one time or another. Here are some things you can do to keep bad breath to a minimum: Eliminate the bacteria and food particles that can cause bad breath. Floss, then...

Power Toothbrushes Zap Plaque!

Two minutes. It's really not that long, but when you're brushing your teeth, it can seem like an eternity. So what do you do? You finish up brushing before the two minutes are up, and you don't clean your teeth as thoroughly as you should. In fact, in a...

Seniors—Don't Wait until It Hurts!

Maybe you have financial constraints. Or transportation can be a problem. Or maybe it's just not as easy to get around as it used to be. But it's very likely that you just don't get to the dentist as often as you should. And that can cause problems with y...

Stocking Your Dental First-Aid Kit

We've all come to expect bumps, bruises and cuts when we're out and about, especially when kids are part of the deal. Consequently, many people tote along bandages, ice packs and antiseptics. Some even carry bee sting kits and accidental poisoning remedie...

Which Toothpaste Should You Buy

Buying toothpaste should be one of the least stressful things you do in your daily life. But the choices nowadays can make this simple task overwhelming, like you need a degree in biochemistry to make a good choice. Tartar-control or whitening? Gingivitis...