To floss or not to floss? You might hear arguments claiming that flossing has been over-hyped and not that effective in preventing oral health problems. But the American Dental Association (ADA) and other public health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Want to make your kids groan and roll their eyes? Tell them to brush their teeth. To most children, brushing can feel like any household chore. However, instilling consistency in brushing will set your kids up for good oral health later in life. It’ll also...
At our Cincinnati family practice, we often get this question: How bad is it if I occasionally skip brushing before bed? The short answer is that when you brush is not quite as important as how often. The American Dental Association recommends brushing at least twice (two...
Professional whitening, cleaning, and cosmetic dentistry can enhance the sparkle in your smile and support your overall dental health. But an even cheaper and more effective way to keep your teeth beautiful is to watch what you eat, in addition to brushing, flossing, and regular...
Brushing your teeth at least twice daily is crucial to maintaining good oral health. However, it can be easy to forget to brush occasionally. If you have trouble remembering to brush and floss, you can lean on technology! At Beckham Square Family Dental, we suggest...
If you participate in a sport without using a mouthguard, it’s only a matter of time before you incur a dental injury. About 40 percent of all dental injuries are sports-related. Every year, mouthguards prevent thousands of mouth injuries to teeth, jaw, and surrounding tissues....
Any emergency is cause for concern. A dental emergency is alarming because it indicates pain, broken teeth, or another health matter that typically triggers an internal alarm bell. If you or someone in your family has a dental emergency in the greater Cincinnati area, our office is...