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Gum Disease

Gum disease is preventable, and easily treated in its early forms. When it begins it’s nothing more than an infection—an infection that’s usually painless—in the gum tissue. Most people do not know they have the early stages of gum disease, but your dentist at Premier...

When/How Should Children Begin Flossing

Flossing is an important component to daily oral care. We know that it’s important that everyone should brush twice daily, and floss at least once. But at what age can we teach our children to floss? A child can begin to learn to brush his or her teeth as soon as he...

Toothbrushes: Battery-Powered vs Traditional

A quality toothbrush is the cornerstone of everyday oral care. A quality toothbrush with soft bristles will clean the surfaces of the teeth, removing plaque and food debris, keeping the teeth both clean and healthy. But there are so many different options for a...

Food/Drink to Benefit Oral Health

There are foods that can actually benefit your mouth; these foods either contain vitamins/minerals that are good for teeth or help clean the debris and sugar from the inside of your mouth. Here’s a few… Water, Water, Water Water is everything. Water is the basis of a...