Have you been taking the time to keep your smile clean and clear of bacteria and other tooth hazards? Are you doing enough or is your oral health care in need of an overhaul? The benefits of improving your oral health include: – Have you actively avoided oral health perils such as mouth jewelry? – Have you made sure to…
When you are aligning your teeth with an orthodontic appliance like braces, bad breath is a common visitor. This is the case because plaque and food particles tend to get stuck in the spaces between your teeth and wires, brackets, and bands. However, this doesn’t have to be the case for you. If you do the following things, there is…
You’ve probably heard about plaque before–especially if you’ve ever visited a dentist–but do actually know what it is? Do you know what you can do to keep plaque at bay, stop it from forming, and the effect plaque can actually have on your smile? Plaque is a soft substance that builds up on your teeth. Plaque typically forms when there’s…
As you probably know, there are several things you need to do if you’re interested in enjoying a healthy lifestyle. For instance, you probably know that exercising and following a healthy diet are important—but did you know that the health of your gums can affect your overall health? In fact, keeping your gums healthy is a vital part of protecting…