Don’t Share Your Toothbrush!
One of the tenets of good dental health is obvious—Brush your teeth after every meal. This can help keep your mouth healthy throughout a long life. Another rule should be [...]
December 2020
Can Toothpaste Help Fight Canker Sores?
About the only good thing about canker sores is, they're hidden inside the mouth. Beyond that—they're painful, annoying, and bound to erupt at the worst possible time. And common though [...]
Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?
Ever think of asking your dentist which musical instrument you should play? Few people do. But especially for young people, an early dental analysis—before selecting a musical instrument—can be important. [...]
The Most Common Affliction?
When it comes to most common, not even winter colds strike as many of us as gum infection (periodontal disease). As many as 75% of adults will be a victim [...]
November 2020
Dental Tips for Caregivers
If you're one of the millions of caregivers of an elderly patient who perhaps suffers from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, then you probably maintain a checklist of the many daily [...]
Are First Teeth Just Born to Lose?
Kids' teeth—paying special attention to them lay a firm foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth. They're milestones in your child's development, those first teeth. You mark the date in [...]
Making Sure Dentures Will Look Natural
Have you ever looked at swatches of wallpaper or carpeting and tried to imagine how it might look in your living room? Not easy to do. Choosing a denture that [...]
Vending Machines: Cavity Dispensers
Vending machines put out all kinds of stuff. But vending machines at work or school can dispense cavities right along with the candy and soda pop that we love so [...]
October 2020
Help for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Dry Mouth Treatment in Fort Bragg, California Reduced saliva (Xerostomia) increases cavities and tooth decay Does your mouth seem uncomfortably dry? Or, have you been diagnosed with dry mouth as [...]
What You and Your Mouth Need to Know About Cancer
Early Detection Remains Key Just as in any good crime show, the sooner the heroes discover the problem and get to work solving it, the better the outcome. Looking inside [...]
