Haven’t heard of a “tooth pocket”? Chances are, you know what the tooth pocket is just from looking at your mouth! A tooth pocket is the space that is around the … read more
Why Do Gums Recede?
When gums recede, the amount of gum tissue surrounding the teeth wears away, or pulls back, leaving more of the tooth and tooth’s root exposed. Gaps also form between the … read more
How Does Sugar Damage Teeth?
With Halloween approaching this week, many parents are wondering how much candy they should allow their children to have, and how sugar really affects teeth. Sugar is bad for the … read more
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Question: Should I Brush My Teeth Before I Go To The Dentist?
Question: I have a dentist appointment this week for a routine cleaning. Should I brush my teeth before I leave my house to go to the dentist? This is a … read more
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Is It Safe To Brush My Teeth Twice At Night?
Question: Sometimes, I brush my teeth in the evening and then get hungry, so I want to eat a snack. But then I know I need to brush my teeth … read more
Question: Do water irrigation systems replace the need for flossing?
Water irrigation systems, like the Waterpik Classic Dental Jet Flosser seen here, can help clean your teeth and gums, but shouldn’t be a substitute for brushing or flossing. While a water … read more
Question: Is it necessary to fill baby teeth?
Many parents have questions about their baby’s teeth because, let’s face it, we don’t remember what was happening with our own teeth when we were infants! Many people may not … read more
