Even if you are the best of brushers, there are some places your toothbrush just does not clean very well. Those places are between the ridges of your molars and premolars. Those ridges are called cusps, and their job is to help you chew your food so that you can swallow and digest it. Food particles, plaque, bacteria and acid... read more »

Have you ever wondered what the point of saliva is? Well, aside from helping break down the food you eat, it has some pretty important things to do in regards to your oral health. Without enough of it, your oral health can actually noticeably suffer. What does it do? When you eat foods that stimulate saliva production (vegetables are great... read more »

You probably know that using tobacco can lead to serious problems like heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer, but do you know what happens to your teeth when you use tobacco products? One of the first things you should know about using tobacco is that it will yellow your teeth. Unfortunately, once this happens there’s little you can do to... read more »

Did you know that plaque, which forms on everyone’s mouth, can lead to gum disease? Or that gum disease can lead to decay, tooth loss, and even heart problems? But aside from visiting your dentist, what can you do to prevent these types of problems? Honestly, the most important thing you can do is maintain sound oral health. This means... read more »

You should know a few important facts about gum disease. The word “disease” suggests impairment in the normal state of a living thing, or any abnormal condition that interferes with physiological processes. Since healthy gums are important to healthy teeth — and healthy teeth are important to the process of feeding your body the nutrients that keep it healthy —... read more »