Oral health around the world is never talked about. Here are some facts about oral health around the world and it is a disturbing.

What is plaque? We have been asked “why do I need to get routine cleanings every 6 months?” and the best way to answer the question is to understand what is plaque and why is it bad.  

Have you checked your sleep cycle? There are tons of wristbands available that you can sync with your computer or phone to check how “restless” you are during sleep. This will track your activity to see if you are able to fall into a deep sleep. Technically when you are in a deep sleep you should have no muscle tone and therefore motionless. However if you are tossing and turning in your sleep (while not knowing it) your wristband will detect it and clock it. When you wake up you can check your sleep cycle and modify as needed. We enjoyed this article because it gets you thinking. Do you…

When do you go in for your child’s first dental visit? Answer: when the first tooth appears! (usually on their first birthday). We understand that you might be nervous but there should be no worries. The first visit will most likely have no treatment. The first visit is always an introduction and orientation to the practice and it is full of prizes!!! Every child will leave with gifts and goodies because it is extremely important that the association to the dentist is fun, fun, and more fun! For mom and dad we will always equip you with what you need. -Toothbrush: check -Toothpaste: check -Floss: check -Fluoride: check -X-rays: check…

A baby’s mouth is the cleanest mouth in respect to levels of bacteria. We all know that disease is communicable (ie kissing the wrong person or sharing spit) and you can get disease whether that is cavities or gum disease or viral herpes. Same goes with your baby! Does someone in your family have gum disease or a herpetic lesion like a cold sore? Sharing food, drink, or kisses will transfer and then your baby has rotten breath.  So gross but so true. Smell your babies breath. Does it smell? Probably not (or I hope not) because it has no stinky bacteria! How do you think your baby gets cavities? They…

Everyone knows the answer to the flossing question. How often do you floss? We always hear, “Um… maybe once a day.” When in reality its probably the day before your dental cleaning. 🙂 But the main issue is who has time to floss? A great question we like to ask is, “Can you multitask?” The answer seems to always be, “YES!” Well then a great time to floss is when you’re watching television. Or when you’re a passenger in the car. Or when you’re watching a YouTube video on your phone. Whatever the case maybe there are always opportunities to floss. Now we know that technology in dentistry has changed…

Pregnancy is tricky when it comes to hormonal changes. One day you can be puking in the toilet the next you can be craving Dairy Queen Blizzards and tacos from Taco Bell. (thats how my wife was) But the point is when a woman’s body is going through so many changes during pregnancy, the last thing on your mind is oral health. We know the everything the mothers ingests goes through the body and into the baby. Whether it’s nutrients from food or chemical compounds from drugs the baby is getting a dose. Well how about bacteria? Instead of going into the intricate details the basics is a healthy body…

If you ever see a tooth get knocked out the best thing to do is put it in a solution called “Hank’s Solution.” Usually the coach should have a first aid kit handy and the solution comes with the kit. If not, in a pinch you can use MILK! Milk has the nutrients to keep the tooth alive for a short period of time. Within one hour you need to see a dentist so you can have the tooth evaluated and the area treated. Call if you have a question about this blerb. (360) 734-6190