When you hear the words Dynamic Duo, who comes to mind? Batman and Robin? Sherlock Holmes and Watson? The Lone Ranger and Tonto? Well, I’ve got a new duo for you: Brushing and Flossing! I admit that brushing and flossing may not sound exciting, but they pack a powerful one/two punch when it comes to […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #3 Preventing Dental Bone Loss
You know the saying about not building your house on sand? The same holds true for our mouths. The roots of our teeth are surrounded by bone. This bone is the foundation for oral health. Lose enough bone and it jeopardizes your teeth. Bone loss is caused by periodontal (gum) disease. Think of periodontal disease […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #4 Dry Mouth and What to do About It
This week’s tip is about an unsung dental hero. It is an integral part of our dental health that doesn’t get enough credit. Even the names we have for it: spit, slobber and drool don’t do it justice. Don’t believe me? Think about the times you woke up in the middle of the night in […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #5 When Do You Allow Your Child To Take Care of Their Own Oral Hygiene?
There are a couple of tricks to help you make sure your child has enough dexterity to care for his or her own oral hygiene. The first is their handwriting. Can they print neatly between the lines with equal spacing and letter size? Another tip is if your child is adept at tying their own […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #6 Brush Your Tongue
This week’s tip from the professionals at Olympia Hills Family Dental has to do with the tongue. This underappreciated muscle deserves some respect, so let’s start by learning more about it with a True or False test. Tongue Trivia Test: 1. The tongue is a single muscle: True or False 2. Tongues are as unique […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #7 These are some really BRIGHT tips
Now that we know how to achieve a white, vibrant smile, let’s talk about ways to keep those pearly whites bright. So, give me a B!…give me an R!… Brush your teeth and then floss while you still have toothpaste in your mouth. This helps get the toothpaste into those hard to reach places and […]