What’s the Big Deal About Tongue Scraping?

What’s the Big Deal About Tongue Scraping?

You might have heard your dentist mention that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once. In fact, you probably remember your dentist saying this for as long as you’ve been seeing the dentist! A lesser-known hygienic habit that helps...
The Delicious Truth About Chewing Gum

The Delicious Truth About Chewing Gum

Chewing gum has been around in one form or another since ancient civilization. In Sweden, scientists discovered 9,000-year-old birch bark tar with the dental impressions of both children and adults. Ancient Greeks chewed mastic over 2,000 years ago, and Native...
Yikes! Gum Disease, Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Now What?

Yikes! Gum Disease, Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Now What?

Everyone’s mouth is full of bacteria. Consequently, we need to brush twice daily and floss to remove it or we set the stage for gum disease. If the bacterial is allowed to build up, it will create a sticky film on the teeth. In the long run, that film can cause plaque...
Is Your Smile Full of White Teeth?

Is Your Smile Full of White Teeth?

We all desire a beautiful smile with shiny white teeth. “Smile for the camera!” But does the thought of showing your teeth make you self-conscious? If you practice good oral hygiene habits, yet still have a dull or discolored smile, you may be frustrated and wondering...
The Top 5 Foods for White Teeth

The Top 5 Foods for White Teeth

Do you want sparkling white teeth? Not only do regular dental care and checkups give your teeth the desired color, but your diet also affects the color of your teeth. Some foods and drinks cause staining and discolor your teeth, like coffee, tea, and wine....
Do you Know How to Chew?

Do you Know How to Chew?

Do you really know what it means to chew? Chewing, also called mastication, is the up-and-down and side-to-side movements of the lower jaw that assist in reducing the size of the particles of solid food we eat. The teeth usually act as the grinding and biting...