10 Crazy & Fun Dental Facts
Here are ten wild and crazy dental facts that will make you smile and improve your health as well. By David M Dillon DMD 1. The average human produces 25,000…
Floss the teeth you want to keep!
Mayo Clinic: Oral Irrigators should not replace brushing, flossing."Healthy Lifestyle" blog considers whether flossing or an oral irrigator is more effective for cleaning "the tight spaces between the teeth." Although…
Don’t Rush the Brush, Brush to the Beat!
Last week on our brushing tips for a stellar smile, we talked about brushing to a song on the radio. This weeks article extends upon that - Brushing to the…
Dental Hygiene tips for a stellar smile
Article from the Academy of General DentistryHygiene tips for a stellar smile* Brush with the radio on- dentists recommend brushing for the entire length of a song.*Use fluoridated, antimicrobial toothpastes…
Dental Tip Tuesday-Five tips you probably haven’t heard from a dentist before
Five Tips you probably haven't heard from a dentist beforeTips from Plumb Dental - Dr. Scott Ellis 1. How can you get your children to brush better? Show your children…
Dental Tips for Pregnant Women
A recent study showed that 42.5% of pregnant women were not seeing the dentist during their pregnancies. It's super important to see your dentist during pregnancy because not only may…
Important news for patients who pre-med
In January 2015, the American Dental Association announced a major change in the use of pre-med antibiotics prior to dental procedures in patients with prosthetic joints. The bottom line…
Dental Tip Tuesday – Dental Cavities
From the Center for Disease Control (CDC): More Than 20% of Seniors over 65 had untreated cavities in 2008. USA Today reported that "cavities are not just for kids." Figures…
Dental Tip Tuesday – “Smart” Mouth Guards
Dental note from Dr. Plumb: The dental field is so exciting because of constant improvements in techniques and upgrades in technology. One recent development is the smart mouth guard. It…
Dental Tip Tuesday – Periodontitis
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Study: Nearly Two-Thirds of US Adults over 30 have Periodontitis. A press release announced that "a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and…