The other day while watching some children playing, it got me thinking, kids play “doctor” and “cops and robbers” and “store.” But have you ever seen your kids playing “dentist?” I bet not. Maybe we as a society do not place enough importance on good oral health. It’s … [Read more...]
Make Your Gums Happy: Floss
Do you mean to floss but never get around to it? Are you ashamed to admit it to your dental hygienist? More of us need to floss, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). According to an ADA survey, only half of Americans say they floss once a day and one in 10 say … [Read more...]
Facts About the Tongue
Give Plaque Flack
Your dentist has probably told you about plaque, the sticky film that occurs naturally on your teeth. As plaque hardens on your teeth near the lining of your gums, it becomes tartar. A buildup of tartar can lead to serious gum disease. How do you know you have plaque? It’s … [Read more...]
Happy Hour and Oral Health
We’ve all had that kind of week. The kind of week where first thing Monday morning you spill a cup of coffee on your crisp, clean white dress shirt. You change, get to your office late and your administrative assistant tells you the copy AND fax machines are broken. The week … [Read more...]
