Cold & Flu Season and Oral Health

Cold & Flu Season and Oral Health

COMING DOWN WITH the flu is never any fun, but it’s still no time to let up on your oral hygiene routine. The same applies if you get a cold. With flu and cold season starting up, we thought this was a good time to share some tips for maintaining good oral health...

Have a Mouth-Healthy Halloween

CAN YOU BELIEVE HALLOWEEN is coming up so soon? It’s always a fun time of year, with the spooky movies, the fun decorations, the costumes, and the tasty treats. We’re not here to drop toothbrushes in anyone’s candy buckets, but we do want to offer some tips on how our...
Sugar vs Our Teeth

Sugar vs Our Teeth

SUGAR IS THE GREATEST nemesis of the dental profession and anyone who wants to maintain a healthy smile. Why? Because the harmful bacteria in our mouths love to eat it, then excrete acid onto our teeth as a waste product. It can lead to enamel erosion, tooth decay,...
Be Careful of Oral Health Fads

Be Careful of Oral Health Fads

GENERALLY SPEAKING, INFLUENCERS are not a great source of health advice. One person’s experience with a technique or product is not going to be universal, and real understanding of the way the human body works comes from years of study and training, not a quick...
Why Brushing Alone Is Not Enough

Why Brushing Alone Is Not Enough

Everybody wants to have a strong and healthy set of teeth. That is why people are told to practice proper oral hygiene by brushing their teeth at least twice a day: once in the morning and another one at night. Doing so eliminates bacteria in the mouth and flushes...
Facts About Dental Health You Probably Didn’t Know

Facts About Dental Health You Probably Didn’t Know

Everyone should take care of their teeth and gums. So, regularly visiting a dental clinic in Northern Indiana is a must to ensure that their oral health is in good condition. But even those who frequently visit their dentists do not know everything about dental...