Often we hear terms like gum disease or gingivitis, but what do those terms actually mean? How are the diseases caused? What can we do to prevent it? Believe it or not, our mouths are full of bacteria (Remember that not all bacteria are bad!), and these bacteria...
There are hundreds of types of toothbrushes. Toothbrushes range in shape, firmness, features, and even mechanical or manual. With so many options, what toothbrush will work best for you? One option is to visit your dentist, or ask at your next appointment. Your...
In addition to your normal routine of brushing twice daily and flossing at least once, mouthwash could be an important component to your oral health. Mouthwash freshens breath, but it can also be used for a variety of other reasons. Mouthwash can help to prevent...
Drs. Beninato, Larson, Bost, Butler, and Ebke will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a sore jaw, you may have tooth grinding, a condition we also call bruxism....
A lot of changes occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and gums. Women who are expecting are at an increased risk for oral health...