Many people do not consider flossing an essential part of dental care. In fact, over 37% of Americans don’t floss daily despite many dentists recommending it. If you’re one of the people who don’t floss daily, here are five reasons to start flossing: · It improves your dental hygiene Even if you regularly brush your [...]
Research has revealed that more than half of U.K citizens suffer from anxiety or are self-conscious about the health of their smiles. Common dental issues such as gum disease and tooth decay are major health concerns that can negatively impact the affected individuals throughout their lives. When it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth, routine [...]
When it comes to home-based oral habits, not many people consider flossing as an essential dental care practice. In fact, more than 37% of Americans don’t floss daily. It is very unfortunate that flossing isn’t taken as seriously as it should be. Most dentists would recommend that you floss daily besides brushing twice daily. Below [...]
Night-time oral care is far more crucial than you think -- after all, the bacteria present in the mouth do the maximum amount of damage during the night-time. The bacteria work on the plaque that builds up during the day at night, and over time, their action leads to the formation of cavities and eventually [...]
A survey once asked people what drew them most to other people. The most common answer was their smile. It is, thus, that everyone should care about their teeth and smile. After all, one of the greatest blessings in life is being loved and liked by people around us. Most people understand the importance of [...]
Two of the most common periodontal diseases are gum disease and tooth decay. A lot of adults believe that tooth decay is only limited to children, but that is not true. Tooth decay can occur at any age. If you don’t take care of your teeth, the enamel of your teeth wears down. This leads [...]
One of the most important skills that we can teach our children is good oral health care. Good habits of brushing and flossing start early, so starting your children on the path to a life-long healthy mouth is one of the first things that parents should start teaching their children. With most children getting their [...]
Flossing has been in the news lately. You’ve probably heard conflicting information about whether it still makes sense to floss on a regular basis, or if dentists like us have been telling you to do something that just doesn’t matter. So what is the truth? Do you floss daily or is it just a waste [...]
Hi, I'm Suzy a dental hygienist at HPS Advanced Dental Care in Shelby Township, Michigan. We're an all female dental practice in Macomb County. We are BPA free, gluten free, mercury free and latex free. We provide a holistic approach to taking care of our dental patients, so if that's you, please come see us. [...]
Shelby Township Dental Hygienist Discusses Ways to Prevent Cavities for Children Hi I'm Suzy. I'm a dental hygienist at HPS Advanced Dental Care located in Shelby Township, Michigan. A lot of our dental patients keep asking us about ways to prevent cavities with their children. Dental sealants are a preventive measure that helps prevent cavities [...]
