Latest Posts from Our Blog
Why Chewing on Ice is Bad for Your Teeth
Are you an ice chewer? It feels good, but it can be harmful to your teeth. It can chip or loosen a tooth. Read about how you can prevent it.
How to Maintain Oral Hygiene When You Travel
Traveling is exciting – going to a different place, trying new foods, going on adventures. However, failing to prepare for disruptions to your dental hygiene that could occur while traveling could make you have a miserable time on vacation. Don’t Put Off Appointments If you need a dental procedure done, make sure you get it […]
Don’t Skip Brushing Before Bed – Here’s Why
While it may seem tempting to skip brushing your teeth at night if you’re already comfortably lying in bed, the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day goes beyond fresh breath. Skipping brushing at night because you don’t want to get up or don’t think it’s worth it can cause major problems for your […]
Alternate Ways to Floss your Teeth
We encourage our patients to include flossing in their daily oral care routines, and wanted to present some newer ways to supplement traditional flossing.
Are You Wearing the Right Sports Mouth Guard?
Have you ever considered that the sports guard you or your family use may not be offering the best protection? We cover the types of guards available and some additional features that can make wearing your mouth guard more enjoyable.
A Brief History of Oral Hygiene
The importance of oral hygiene is something even the oldest civilizations understood. Obviously there weren’t unlimited toothpaste flavors or fancy electric toothbrushes readily available. There were, however, a broad array of creative solutions used throughout history.
Healthy Foods for Healthy Teeth
You may have heard that some foods can harm your teeth, but did you know there are foods that can help your teeth or gums as well?
Protect your Children’s Teeth with Sealants
According to a report released by the CDC, “school-age children without sealants have almost three times more cavities than children with sealants.” Sealants on teeth help keep food particles and bacteria from settling into your teeth just as a raincoat keeps you dry in a storm.
Sink your teeth into some dental trivia
Our teeth are extremely useful tools. But how much do you actually know about those 32 pearly whites? Our Cary dentist offers a few fun dental facts.
To Floss or Not to Floss
There’s been lots of headlines lately questioning the need to floss, based on an Associated Press article “Medical Benefits of Floss Unproven.” But DON’T go ditching your dental floss just yet. The American Academy of Dentists and the American Academy of Periodontology, our nation’s largest dental professional associations, are strongly cautioning the public not to take the headlines and run with them.
