How To Prevent Tooth Staining

According to the American Dental Association, a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables can go a long way toward preventing tooth staining. Eating a variety of foods that are rich in vitamin C (citrus fruits, green and red peppers, … Continued

How Dentists Clean Teeth

Having regular checkups with your dentist is important for your oral health. These biannual check ups usually involve having your teeth cleaned and having x rays taken of the inside of your mouth.  But, if you are like most people, … Continued

How Do Dentists Remove Tartar

If you are interested in keeping up with good oral hygiene habits, getting rid of tartar from the surface of the teeth should be a top priority. Tartar, sometimes referred to as dental calculus, is a crusty film that can … Continued

Soda Versus Our Teeth

Sodas have been around since the mid-18th century or so, and unsurprisingly has found itself in almost every refrigerator in the states. They come in all kinds of different flavors, giving almost everyone a delicious taste that is hard to … Continued

Tooth cleaning and hygiene may lower cancer risk

A recent study again provided additional evidence of a link between advanced gum disease and cancer. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Tufts University School of Medicine and Cancer Center used data from … Continued