At a dentist appointment, we can go over important oral hygiene basics with you. Oral Hygiene BasicsWe will go over oral hygiene basics during a cleaning and examination to ensure that the patient knows how to keep proper hygiene at home. Dental care at home is crucial for healthy and clean teeth.Oral Hygiene Basics Leardi […]

Oral hygiene basics involve brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day before brushing. Oral Hygiene BasicsWe will go over oral hygiene basics during a cleaning and examination to ensure that the patient knows how to keep proper hygiene at home. Dental care at home is crucial for healthy and clean teeth.Oral […]

As a dentist in Kennett Square, we are focused on helping our patients to maintain healthy teeth and gums today and throughout the rest of their lives.  When you visit our dentist office you can expect to hear a lot of advice and tips on how to eat healthier and to take care of your […]

According to most healthcare professionals, saliva is a very important part of a healthy body. But what happens when we don’t have enough of it?  Many of us have experienced that uncomfortable feeling of “cotton-mouth” or dry mouth from time to time. Known to medical experts as xerostomia, this condition arises from not having enough saliva to keep the mouth […]

Saliva Is A Necessity Ever wonder why we have so much saliva? Saliva neutralizes acids that can erode your teeth. Plaque produces acid that causes cavities.  Acids can also be found in many of the foods we eat and a lot of different beverages that we drink.  Another way that we can get acid in […]

Today’s popular sports and energy drinks may be a hazard to your health…specifically, the health of your teeth. They contain more sugar than many cola products as well as high levels of acid, ultimately leading to enamel damage.