Stopping Stains Whitens Teeth

Your tooth enamel is made up of microscopic mineral crystals. Exposure to staining agents from dark foods and beverages can saturate these microscopic structures, setting stains deep into your tooth enamel. Identifying the source of the stains on your tooth enamel will help your dentist, Dr. Alan M. Howard and Yonatan Howard, recommend the whitening […]

What Does Your Tongue Color Tell You About Your Health?

We all know that some foods can change the color of your tongue—and there’s no problem with that. But, what if your tongue is the wrong color when you haven’t eaten anything? Of course, we recommend visiting a dentist a soon as possible, but we’re happy to list a few things you possible reasons. As […]

Strengthening Tooth Enamel with Fluoride Supplements

The natural processes of the bacteria in your mouth, as well as acidic foods and beverages, can cause a microscopic erosion of the mineral crystals that make up your tooth enamel. If this microscopic enamel erosion is not countered by regular, daily exposure to fluoride it can pose several threats to your oral health. The […]

Are Tongue Scrapers Necessary?

You know that if you want to enjoy good oral health, you need to brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily, but did you know there are other things you can do to improve your oral health? Naturally, we recommend considering all of your options when it comes to your oral health—include tongue […]

Nutrition Guide for Seniors

As a senior, you probably hear about all of the reasons to have a healthy and balanced diet, but did you know that tooth loss prevention is one of them? Well, it’s true! Having a healthy and balanced diet can help you maintain a strong, functional, and natural smile throughout your life without having to […]

Preventing Teeth Grinding

Many people grind their teeth occasionally. When teeth grinding, which is medically called bruxism, only occurs occasionally, it usually does not harm the teeth. However, regular bruxism can damage the teeth and cause other oral health problems. Teeth grinding and clenching often occurs during sleep and can be caused by a misaligned bite, crooked or […]