Dental Secrets™

When it comes to keeping your teeth clean, a lot of it seems like common sense right? Just brush twice a day and visit your dentist every 6 months. But, sometimes things that seem like common sense aren’t exactly true. Here are 4 myths that even I believed before I started dental school: 1. Brushing harder is better Sometimes when you...

We've all experienced bad breath at some point. And it can be very embarrassing when it happens. But, there are some things you can look out for if you want to avoid bad breath problems. Here are five things that can help trigger bad breath: Poor Dental Habits This is probably the biggest cause of bad breath. According to the American Dental Association,...

There is a reason people say you are what you eat. If you eat the wrong things, it can show on your body. And that includes your teeth. It is important to protect your teeth. Especially because your enamel cannot repair itself once damaged. Here are four of the top foods that can damage your teeth: Acidic Foods Lots of people love having...

New Year's Eve is almost here. And that means it is almost time for people to start working on their New Year's resolutions. Now, I personally am not a fan of New Year's resolutions. I don't see the point in waiting until the end of the year to start working on goals when you can start right away. But that is...

Everyone gets busy. And to a lot of people, visiting the dentist isn't an urgent matter. So, it is easy to see why some people go for extended periods of time without going to the dentist. But, there are some risks involved with avoiding the dentist. According to Dr. Victoria Veytsman, prevention is key when it comes to oral hygiene....

It is no secret that soda is bad for you. But, that doesn't seem to stop people from drinking it. According to the CDC, about 1/3 Americans consume soda or another sugary drink every day. I'm not going to lie. Soda does taste good. But, you shouldn't sacrifice your health for a good tasting beverage. Don't get me wrong, drinking soda...

It is the night before your final exam, you're in the library cramming in all the information you can and you feel like you are going to have to pull an all nighter. At the same time, you wonder how the heck you got in this position in the first place. Does this sound familiar? I was a big procrastinator...

We all want to protect our teeth. After all, they aren't able to repair themselves if damaged. But, there are some things you could be doing that are harming your teeth no matter how good your oral hygiene is. Here are three common habits from the American Dental Association that harm your teeth: 1. Chewing on Ice Chewing on ice can be...

Thanksgiving only comes once a year, so you are probably excited to gorge on some of your favorite foods. But, you should also remember to keep your oral health in mind. I'm not saying you have to cut out any of your favorite dishes this year, but there are some things you can do to keep your mouth and body...

Getting braces can be a difficult adjustment for anyone. The metal mouth look, pain and frequent visits to the orthodontist that come with it can certainly cause some stress. On top of that, you may have to change your diet. According to the American Dental Association, it is important to maintain a healthy diet when you get braces. Actually, it...