The Link Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease
Recent studies have revealed that there is a strong correlation between gum disease and cardiovascular disease. Gum disease, which is referred to by dentists as periodontitis, is when the space…
Why a Dental Cleaning Is Not Just a Teeth Cleaning
Dental cleaning appointments have more than one benefit to patients. Like a spa day for your teeth, cleaning appointments include two phases—scaling & polishing—that together give you the smooth,…
The History of Toothbrushes
Although the modern toothbrush has only been around for about 90 years, it is just the latest in a long line of tools used to fight tooth decay. People have been using a wide variety of materials to…
Why You Should Brush Your Tongue
Your tongue does a lot of heavy lifting. It helps you taste your morning coffee, form words & swallow food, but its textured surface is also home to bacteria, food particles & cells that can…
Why You Should Never Share Toothbrushes
We teach kids to share toys, siblings borrow hoodies & couples often split desserts without a second thought. But there’s one household item that should always remain strictly personal: your…