A STRAW? HOW ON EARTH can a straw help protect my smile?! Well, it’s pretty simple, actually. Read on… Straws Can Help Minimize Exposure Beverages like iced coffee, sports drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, and colas contribute to tooth staining, decay and erosion. Sipping them through a straw can help protect your teeth. Staining Strongly pigmented…
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5 Items To Have On Hand In Case Of A Dental Emergency
OUR TEETH DEAL with a lot when we’re out and about. Basketball games, pie-eating contests, rogue popcorn kernels… it’s a rough life. Usually our teeth are strong enough (or we’re lucky enough) to not suffer any major problems. However, accidents happen. And fortune favors the prepared, so here are some tips for guarding yourself against…
Should You Use An Electric Or Manual Toothbrush?
THE TOOTHBRUSH: One of the most basic, efficient tools of modern society! But as technology continues to progress, patients ask which is best—a manual toothbrush or an electric one? First of all, it’s important to note that most people can get an effective cleaning using either option. Nevertheless, the Cochrane study evaluating hundreds of electric toothbrushes…
While You Bathe In The Sun, What Do Your Teeth Bathe In?
WHEN IT’S WARM OUTSIDE we all enjoy our favorite warm weather foods and beverages! Have you ever considered how some of these affect your smile? You may be surprised. Here’s a short list of foods that can do some damage to your teeth if you’re not thoughtful about it. Warm Weather Foods To Be Aware…
Hygienist Kristin Schrock’s Mission Trip To Haiti
HAITI IS THE POOREST COUNTRY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE with over half of its population living on less than US$1 per day. My most recent mission trip experience was to Haiti in February, where I was able to witness this extreme poverty first hand. The Orphanage In Torbeck Is A Sanctuary For Disadvantaged Girls I…
Your Tooth Enamel Is Super Cool Stuff
WHAT IS AS BRITTLE AS GLASS and at the same time, the hardest substance in your body? Your tooth enamel! Each time you bite down it handles the equivalent of 160 pounds of pressure, time after time after time. Think about how often you bite down during your lifetime. It’s crazy! Enamel is the hard…
Your Smile May Be Your Greatest Job-Hunting Asset
YES, REAL RELATIONSHIPS DEVELOP over time. We all know that. But there are certain situations where an incredible first impression goes a long, long way. One of those times is when you’re advancing your career and interviewing for jobs. 50% Of Interviewers Will Remember Your Smile… 9% Will Remember What You Wore A recent study by…
Protect Your Smile From Acid Reflux Disease
LOOKING INSIDE SOMEONE’S MOUTH, members of a dental team can learn a lot! We can get clues about your diet, how sound you sleep, and perhaps whether or not you struggle with acid reflux. Acid Reflux Disease Is Very Common Today Acid reflux disease is quite common in adults over the age of 20. This is a…
Learning From Ancient People About Our Oral Health
WE’RE BOMBARDED today by food choices and differing opinions about those choices. Trans-fats? Gluten? Vegan? What can we learn from our ancestors? 7,500 Years Ago People May Have Had Healthier Teeth Does that seem odd? Ancient people didn’t have modern dental care or fluoride toothpastes, but they did have a different diet. Researchers studied DNA…
Help Us Help Kids! Whiten Your Smile For Charity
BEGINNING IN MARCH, we are participating in Smiles For Life, and we’d like to invite you to join us! Why Have Your Teeth Professionally Whitened? Beautifully whitened teeth make you look younger, boost your personal and professional life, and create an immediate, dramatic difference in your smile. Professional whitening ensures the safest, most effective and longest-lasting…
