Do you have a sweet tooth that craves chocolate or other sugars? Go ahead and eat the sweet you’ve been wanting, but don’t forget to brush your teeth afterwards! If you don’t, you are more susceptible to getting cavities. But wait, don’t cavities only occur in children? Sorry, but that is not true – to…
Chances are, your dentist has told you on multiple occasions to brush twice daily, floss, and not to eat a lot of candy (or any at all!) It’s not that us dentists are trying to take all the fun out of eating, however it’s important to know what food is okay for your teeth and…
No two mouthwashes are the same. With so many options out there for a mouthwash, make sure you’re getting the right kind with the right benefits for you. Your oral health is unique, and may require a different treatment that your current mouthwash may not be providing. Below are three unique types of mouthwash that…
Are you told that you snore while you’re asleep? Do you find yourself waking up constantly in the night? These are all common symptoms of a condition known as Sleep Apnea. People who suffer from Sleep Apnea do not get adequate oxygen to their brain while they sleep. This is caused by a blockage in…
As important as brushing your teeth is, changing your toothbrush regularly is just as important when it comes to healthy teeth and gums. Most dentist recommend changing your toothbrush every three months. The reason for this is because toothbrushes can become dirtier quicker. Another reason why it’s important to change your toothbrush is because of…
We all think we know how to properly take care of our oral health; however, for most people, there are key steps that are often forgotten. We’re going to take you through some important steps for your oral health that are either forgotten are most people don’t know exist. Replacing Your Toothbrush Replacing your toothbrush…
Virtual Sleep and Implant Consultations We’re now offering virtual Sleep Dentistry and Dental Implant Consultations. Dr. Silva we be able to virtually consult with you about your case, and potential treatment plan. While we are still unable to open our office to regular patients, this is a new process we are offering to help identify…
There are many ways to make your teeth whiter. Whitening treatments and whitening strips are the most common ways to keep your teeth white. Although these methods of helpful and show results, they do not last forever. Here are some ways to keep your smile looking bright and white. 1. Try to avoid food or…
Oral health is making sure that the inside of our mouth is clean and healthy. Brushing your teeth is part of it. Often, people forget to clean this part of their mouth and it’s just as important as the teeth: the tongue. The tongue can act as a sponge when it comes to bacteria. Our…
Getting children to brush their teeth is a battle at times and can drive some parents mad; however, given the right circumstances and a little bit of coaching, you can turn a dreaded activity into one of the most favorite times of the day. Brushing twice daily is the what dentists all over recommend but…