Another Important Reason to Visit Your Dentist

We all know the importance of visiting your dentist on a regular basis to maintain your oral health and prevent disease, but did you know that your dentist is also screening your overall health when you visit as well? Blood Pressure Screening When you attend your...

Do you have bad breath?

Bad breath otherwise known as halitosis can affect anyone at one time or another. In most circumstances it is a temporary condition and due to food or beverage that was consumed prior. In other situations, bad breath becomes a chronic condition and can be due to a...

Electric or Manual Toothbrush?

A recent poll on Sootoday.com showed that out of 1369 people, 73% use a manual toothbrush over electric. This was not a scientific poll or study, but it did show what the majority of the sootoday.com readers were using most. We have come a long way with toothbrushes....

Changes in Dentistry Over the Past 30 Years

Dentistry has changed immensely over the last 30 years. Not only has the equipment, products and services changed but so has the manner in which we provide dental treatment. In the past 30 years, there has been a complete paradigm shift from reactive to preventative...

Myths About Dental Insurance

Myth #1: My Dental insurance will cover everything – I have 100% coverage. Dental insurance is not really insurance at all – it is a benefit plan that helps to pay some of the costs of dental care. Your dental plan has a set of fees that they will pay up to. Your...

8 Tips to Keep Your Mouth Healthy

Follow these tips to keep your mouth healthy! 1. Brush at least 3x per day, preferably after breakfast, after lunch and after dinner. If you are unable to brush, drink water to naturally cleanse the food from your mouth. This can help prevent cavities. 2. A common...