Metric apps are all the rage these days. You can measure the steps you take with Fitbit, keep track of your sleep habits with Sleep Cycle, and pay attention to your diet with FatSecret. In fact, about 31 percent of consumers use apps to track...
Is your fear of the dentist so overwhelming that it interferes with your oral health? We could tell you to just relax, but that’s easier said than done, right? However, you can learn some tricks to help you kick back at your next dental appointment,...
Seeing a dentist near you may not sound like a lot of fun, but it’s an experience you’ll come to appreciate and even look forward to. Why? Well, for one thing, it can save you a lot of pain down the line by preventing dental...
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...