If you’re taking your young children to the dentist and making sure that they’re learning how to brush (and later floss) then we salute you. Sometimes these difficult tasks have the biggest long-term payoffs. Your small children and infants might not like dental care now but if they’re in the ... Views: 566
We know you thought you had enough to worry about in the realm of child rearing. It’s not our intention to overload you with parental duties; think of our advice as long-term suggestions that will help your children be happier and healthier. It’s no secret that early development of healthy ... Views: 642
Our society is making a lot of progress with dental issues. For example, older children suffer from fewer cavities, on average, every year. The numbers for younger children tend to move in the opposite direction. 40% of kids will have some decay by the time they enter kindergarten! We know you ... Views: 566
We know. Here’s something else you have to fork over for. We’ve heard all of the excuses too: “I didn’t go to the dentist till I was in school. I didn’t ever have fillings on my baby teeth.” We understand. Dental knowledge is far more advanced now than it was even 20 years ago. One of the things ... Views: 494
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Bad Breath II - by https://www.dentaloptimizer.com/dental-articles-education/
We’d like to talk a little more about bad breath. (We won’t stand too close!) This is one of those situations where you can be led to better overall health and definitely better oral health by attacking a seemingly superficial problem. If it helps your personal and professional life too- that’s ... Views: 589
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Bad Breath - by https://www.dentaloptimizer.com/ask-a-dentist/
We have a tendency to approach our oral health from strictly the health perspective: We don’t want cavities, we want our teeth to last, and we don’t want secondary health problems from oral bacteria. What we’re thinking, however, comes often from a more superficial place and that’s okay. It’s ... Views: 524
Don’t feel bad if you’re currently between dentists. Maybe you’ve moved to a new city or your dentist has retired. Many people fall out of the habit of proactive dental care. The important thing is that you’re looking for one now. Hopefully you’ve been brushing, flossing, and watching your sugar ... Views: 575
We’ve said this before: we’re not trying to scare you; we’re trying to inform you about the best ways to manage your oral health and therefore help your overall health. Sometimes the truth is a little frightening- many common behaviors and issues have greater consequences than we realize. One of ... Views: 483
Are you still getting cavities? Are you brushing, flossing, rinsing, and going to the dentist but only to find you need some work? You could need some help with some of the finer points of brushing. Your dentist can certainly help you but if it’s a while before your next visit we have some ideas ... Views: 637
We’d all like a medal for the brushing that we choose to do even as we may end up with cavities at our twice-annual dental appointments. It can be a hassle to squeeze it in while you’re trying to get the kids to school and make it to work on time. There are timeless questions for how to fuse it ... Views: 600
Do you like to brush your teeth? Now don’t give us the grown-up answer. Think about the process. If you really don’t like brushing that’s okay as long as you’re doing it regularly. Have you ever thought of a scenario where you’re not able to brush? Maybe you’ve gone camping and forgot your ... Views: 539