Facts About Fluoride Fluoride is one of the most beneficial minerals for your teeth and is recommended by all dentists. Here are some facts about fluoride that will help you preserve good oral hygiene. Facts About Fluoride | What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that occurs often in nature, and we have found that […]
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Benefits of Teeth Cleanings For many people, if your teeth aren’t bothering you, you probably don’t even think about going to the dentist. This can pose a lot of issues because you are missing out on the many benefits of teeth cleanings. Seeing a dentist regularly for teeth cleanings can help you make strides with […]
What Candy Does to Your Teeth With Halloween coming up, you may be worried about your child’s dental health. Halloween is an opportunity for kids to collect as much candy as they possibly can. You may be wondering what candy does to your teeth. Fortunately, with proper care, the damage can be minimized. What Candy […]
Create Good Dental Habits If you know you want to avoid painful infections and gum disease, you may wonder how to create good dental habits you can stick with. It is not enough to brush your teeth once and day and nothing else. Sometimes we forget, sometimes going right to bed is too tempting. Thankfully […]
Foods That Stain Your Teeth Unsurprisingly, there are a few foods that stain your teeth. If you enjoy any of the foods or drinks that we are going to discuss, know that there are safe and effective ways to reverse the staining of your teeth. Our office offers whitening services so that you can go […]
Why Use Fluoride? You may be wondering, “Why use fluoride?” It is a great method to help keep your teeth safe from decay as well as strengthening your enamel and possibly repairing your enamel. Chemical compounds that contain fluoride, most notably sodium fluoride, are essential in the prevention of cavities. Though fluoride is readily available […]
Picking the Right Toothbrush You may find that picking the right toothbrush for you and your family is a lot more difficult than you thought. You look up at the wall of options at the store and find yourself wondering if you need soft bristles, rubber tongue scrapers, or the newest name-brand brush. Here is […]
Teach Your Kids Good Dental Habits If you are worried that you children need to do better taking care of their teeth, you may be wondering what you should be doing to teach your kids good dental habits. Dental hygiene is very important for your overall health. Getting kids started early can create lifelong good […]
This Halloween, Teach Dental Group will be taking your kids’ candy…and replacing it with sugar-free alternatives. Our office is a platinum partner with the thirteenth annual Halloween Candy Buyback, a program that allows dentists throughout the country to educate their young patients about the importance of dental care—without sacrificing the fun of trick-or-treating. What is […]
Mercury amalgam fillings were among the most popular options for fillings for several decades. Though the metallic substance in these fillings contained metals such as copper, silver, and tin, about half of the dental amalgam material was mercury, an element that is toxic to living organisms. Because fillings slowly deteriorate over time, many individuals who […]