Twice a day, gently wipe your baby’s gums with a wet, clean, soft cloth. You should start doing this before your baby’s teeth even come in, or “erupt”. When can you see the first tooth? The average is 6 months, but some infants don’t get their first tooth until 14 or 15 months old. Some […] 
By the time your baby is 6 months old, he or she will require some fluoride for healthy teeth. Most babies can get all of the fluoride they need from the water they drink. Keep in mind that bottled water usually doesn’t have any fluoride, however. If you have questions about fluoride, talk to your […]
Keeping your teeth strong, your gums healthy, and your smile bright is not just a day job; your mouth needs protection at night too. Nighttime oral hygiene is important because while we are sleeping, the bacteria in our mouths increase as they are left relatively undisturbed. The goal is not to leave anything that the […]
Never put your baby to sleep with a bottle or sippy cup filled with milk, formula, fruit juice, or other sweet liquid. The sugar in these beverages can cause cavities in your baby’s teeth, leading to “baby bottle tooth decay”. Instead, let your child finish his or her bottle before bed time. If you must […]
Most dental benefit plans have an annual maximum dollar amount that will be reimbursed for a calendar year. This dollar amount is set by your carrier, and whatever benefits not used by December 31, are lost forever and cannot be carried over to the next year. We urge you to check your coverage and see […]
According to an article from www.everydayhealth.com, Diabetes can cause a variety of other health problems, ranging from cardiovascular disease to nerve damage. Many people with diabetes don’t know that they are also susceptible to gum disease, that if left untreated, can lead to loss of teeth. What’s more, advanced gum disease can also cause diabetes […]
A recent study published in the May/June issue of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth-specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of the tooth. The researchers found that damage […]
A story published March 6 in The New York Times indicated preschoolers at all income levels are experiencing a dramatic increase in cavities. The level of decay is so severe that dentists often recommend using general anesthesia because young children are unlikely to be able to tolerate such extensive procedures while they are awake. The […]
The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the mouth provides an even better view of the body as a whole. Some of the earliest signs of diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, immune disorders, hormone imbalance and drug issues show up in the gums, teeth, and tongue- sometimes long before a patient knows anything is […]
The size of our jaws decreases with age. This is shown in a unique study from Sweden that followed a group of dentists throughout their lives. www.sciencedaily.com