oral hygiene
Receding Gums & What to Do About Them

Receding Gums & What to Do About Them

While Sarah Michelle Gellar might be best known as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she recently caught a bit of extra attention for slaying her own gums - with a toothbrush. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar) Indeed, brushing too...

Another Alternative to Floss: Interdental Brushes

Another Alternative to Floss: Interdental Brushes

If you want to make a dental hygienist laugh, show them stock photos of people flossing their teeth. Almost all of the models hold the floss like they have no real idea of how it works. Of course, that doesn’t present a problem for them. They’re models, after all,...

Did You Remember to Clean Your Tongue Today?

Did You Remember to Clean Your Tongue Today?

When you come into our office for your regular cleanings, you may notice that we don’t just use a single tool to get the job done. We use many. Scalers help remove plaque and debris from your teeth. Curettes clear plaque below the gum line. We use polishers and floss,...

Does the Kind of Toothbrush You Use Matter?

When it comes to oral health, brushing and flossing (or otherwise cleaning between your teeth and at the gum line) are a must. Sometimes, though, it can be easy for a lot of us to rush or even neglect. It’s a tendency that can start young, as a recent study reminds,...

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