What happens if my tooth gets knocked out? What can I do until I can get to a dental office? First of all call your dentist right away, and tell them what happened. If the tooth is still intact without chipping or fractures you may be able to save it. It is important to get […]
Ever wondered what a water flosser or oral irrigator is and if it would be of any benefit to helping you improve your oral health? A water flosser or oral irrigator is a tool that sprays and pulsates water to remove food and plaque bacteria from between your teeth. Like regular flossing, oral […]
Many of us have switched from using a manual brush to an electric brush but if you have not made the switch yet here are some benefits that may help you make your decision easier. It does a lot of the work for you, it takes the ease of manually brushing your teeth and helps […]
Colds sores also known as fever blisters and the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). They are small blisters found around the mouth, on the lips and under/inside the nose, on the chin, and sometimes in the mouth. Herpes simplex virus is very contagious and is contracted by infected salvia and body secretions. They also may be […]
Brush thoroughly after you eat, clean out any food that has been trapped in your brackets and wires. Bush your teeth at a 45-degree angle move from the gum line down to the end of the tooth. Flossing at least once a day is very important. There are special tools that may help with flossing. […]