by Gary Silverstrom | Nov 28, 2020 | Complete Oral Health
Have you ever been brushing your teeth and noticed some bleeding? Bleeding gums when brushing is common but that doesn’t mean it’s something you should ignore. In this post, we’re going to answer one of the most common questions we get from patients:...
by Gary Silverstrom | Nov 21, 2020 | Family
One of the many necessary life skills every child needs to learn is brushing his or her teeth but that is often easier said than done. It can be difficult to get toddlers to willingly do things they’re supposed to do and that includes brushing their teeth....
by Gary Silverstrom | Jan 2, 2020 | Complete Oral Health
What Waterpik is Best? You may know people who use a Waterpik or water flosser and they swear by them, but what kind of Waterpik is best? We’re going to explore what they do, why they’re useful, and some water flosser reviews by dentists so you know which...
by Gary Silverstrom | Oct 24, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
You know that you should floss your teeth but what is the best way to floss? Flossing is one of the most effective methods of removing debris from in between your teeth but like many things, how you do it directly impacts your results. The best way to floss your teeth...
by Gary Silverstrom | Oct 17, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
Brushing your teeth is incredibly important to maintaining your oral health but which is better, a manual or an electric toothbrush? The battle of electric toothbrush vs manual toothbrush is often one of personal preference and you’ll likely get a different...
by Gary Silverstrom | Oct 4, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
Cavities are common, in fact, the only condition more common than cavities and tooth decay is the common cold. Some cavities fly under the radar, but most have early warning signs that will show themselves. The early signs of a cavity can easily be ignored or...
by Gary Silverstrom | Sep 18, 2018 | Science
You’ve probably seen elephants, walruses, or warthogs either at a zoo or in nature documentaries but did you know that their tusks are actually teeth? Tusks are actually elongated, continuously growing front teeth. Many animals have them in pairs and...
by Gary Silverstrom | Sep 3, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
You might not think too much about your regular oral care routine until it comes time for your regular visit to the dentist. All of a sudden you start to worry about how well you’ve taken care of your teeth and what you should do to prepare before a dentist...
by Gary Silverstrom | Aug 27, 2018 | Children's Teeth
One of the most common questions parents have about family dentistry is, “When should I start taking my child to the dentist?” If you’re a parent and you’re uncertain about what age a child should go to the dentist for the first time,...
by Gary Silverstrom | Aug 20, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
Toothbrushes have come a long way from the twigs we used to use to get food out of our teeth and now there are more options than ever. When it comes to your standard manual toothbrush, you have a variety of bristle types from extra soft to hard. Each bristle type has...
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