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Opening Our Heart This Holiday Season
Let me take you on a trip back in time. The year is 2004 and the Groves’ little family of three was about to change. Unbeknownst to them, their decision to become foster parents would soon set off a series of events that would ultimately take their family of three and...
Brushing Habits
The most important tooth-brushing habit is to use it twice each day, brushing for two minutes. But there are a few other habits, some good and some bad, to remember. Here they are… It’s possible to keep a toothbrush in use for too long. As a rule, it’s safe to...
Periodontal Disease: The #1 Cause of Tooth Loss in Adults
Periodontal Disease, also known as gum disease, is an infection of the gums and surrounding tissues that hold teeth in place. What may begin as red, tender gums that bleed when brushed, this silent disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss in adults. There are several...
Habits to keep Your Mouth Healthy and Happy
There are several everyday habits that can damage our teeth. We know that overconsumption of sugar, poor brushing/flossing habits, and drinking too little water can cause tooth decay. But there are other things that can harm our teeth, a few of which may or may not...
Holiday Goodies! An Oral Health Guide to Holiday Eating
The Holiday season is a terrific time for many of us. For a few months, we are encouraged to consume both food and drink that could be considered harmful to our teeth. But it’s the holiday’s, right? And it’s delicious… We can eat and drink what we want for one month...
Sealants to Fight Tooth Decay:
The main way to ward away tooth decay and dental disease is to brush teeth twice daily, and floss at least once. However, even a careful brusher may miss the nooks and crannies on the tops of teeth. Molars especially can have an irregular shape, and in the spaces...
How Connect Are Allergies to Your Teeth?
Allergy sufferers already have a lot to deal with. While the rest of us can enjoy springtime blooms and autumn hay rides, a change in seasons means itchy eyes, sneezing, stuffed noses, and sinus headaches for those with seasonal allergies. And did you know on top of...
Fluoride is Necessary and Important: Here’s Why…
Fluoride is important for many reasons. First, did you know that cavities and tooth decay are the most common disease in both adults and children? It’s true, and that statistic applies to both adults and children worldwide. And fluoride is the simplest and safest...
Healthy Summer Smiles:
Every season and holiday poses a unique challenge to a healthy, bright smile. But it’s possible to enjoy the seasons and holidays, partaking in the typical treats and participating in the seasonal activities, and still keep that smile bright and healthy. Here’s a few...
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...
Dental Anxiety: How to Stop Fearing the Dentist Office
If you are someone who gets nervous about a trip to the dentist then know that you are far from alone; thousands admit to fearing the dentist’s office. Unfortunately, this can mean that a person’s fear of the dentist will keep him or her from coming in for a...
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...
Flossing
Flossing is an important component for dental health, and here’s why. First, flossing cleans the plaque between our teeth. In most cases these spaces are too narrow for the bristles of a toothbrush to clean adequately. So, uncleaned, plaque is allowed to thrive within...
Cold/Flu Season and Dental Health
Illness can wreak both mental and physical havoc on the body. And while the common cold and the flu bring the most noticeable symptoms to various parts of the circulatory system, it can also have a negative impact on our dental health. Good hygiene is absolutely...
Links Between Diabetes and Dental Health
Diabetes is a difficult disease for the entire body; it takes a toll on everything, including dental health. Diabetes, like other types of systemic disease, can increase the risk of dental disease. Practicing quality dental health is a necessary component to both...
Holiday Candy Season… Survival Guide
Halloween has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the end of the candy season. There are plenty of opportunities to imbibe sweets—both of the candy and pastry/cookie variety—throughout the next few months. And while those sweets are delicious and fun, there...
Dental Emergencies While on Vacation. Plus, Travel Tips.
Usually our dental health is not our first thought when we prepare for vacation. But the truth is that a dental emergency can happen at any time, and it would be entirely unfortunate to have to undergo a sore tooth or other mouth issue that could arise while you are...
Fluoride: Nature’s Cavity Fighter
People are becoming wary of chemicals, especially chemicals that get added to food and water. And in most cases, it’s a good thing to be wary of certain chemical additives; however, one such additive (considered a mineral) that should not be grouped with others is...