Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, Oral Health

When Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

August 1, 2016

You hear it time and time again: Brush your teeth at least twice a day. It becomes so routine that you brush your teeth while juggling a few other tasks at the same time. How much time goes by before you notice the shape your toothbrush is in? Have you ever thought to yourself, “I don’t need to clean my toothbrush, my toothbrush cleans me!” The condition of your toothbrush is often the last thing you think about in your busy life, but it plays a significant factor in your oral health.

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, Oral Health

E-Cigarettes and Your Oral Health: The Smokeless Threat to Your Smile

July 15, 2016

For many smokers, e-cigarettes seem like the best answer to avoiding the nasty side effects of smoking traditional cigarettes, including the odor and the staining of teeth, skin, and clothing. Though e-cigarettes still contain the highly addictive chemical nicotine, tobacco and other harmful elements are eliminated from the electronic smoking process, or what some refer to as “vaping.”

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, Oral Health

Protect Your Teeth: Preventive Steps Toward Better Oral Health

June 30, 2016

Taking preventive measures to protect your teeth from decay is essential for maintaining your natural smile. While prevention includes maintaining good at-home oral hygiene practices and making it to your routine dental visits, there are additional steps you can take to help keep your teeth healthy, strong, and safeguarded against the harmful bacteria that leads to decay and cavities.

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry

Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Floss

June 15, 2016

Even though baby’s first teeth are temporary, getting an early start on excellent dental hygiene practices, including both brushing and flossing, is essential to a lifetime of good oral health. Dental decay is one of the most common childhood diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 42% of children ages 2 to 11 have had cavities in baby teeth, and 21% of those ages 6 to 11 have had cavities in permanent teeth.

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, General Dentistry, Oral Health

Summer is Here! Are your Lips Ready?

June 1, 2016

Its’ the stuff dreams and movies are made of: summer love. Warm summer nights, afternoons at the beach, vacations to the Caribbean—whether you are hoping to meet your next crush or are looking forward to romancing your long-time love —summer is sure to heat things up.

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, Oral Health

Am I at Risk? The Question That’s on Everyone’s Lips

May 20, 2016

Speaking, eating, and smooching — these are all daily activities that draw attention to your lips. You most likely catch a glimpse of them every time you look in the mirror throughout the day, like when you brush your teeth during your morning routine and then again before going to bed. With their high visibility, you might guess that identifying lip cancer in its earliest stages would be common, but you might be surprised at how often early signs go unnoticed.

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips

What Does Mom’s Smile Say? A Mother’s Oral Health Could Be Affecting Her Kids

May 4, 2016

Motherhood is both wonderful and challenging. Most women agree that the only way to truly understand what being a mom is like is to become one. Once you have had children, they become your main focus, the purpose behind everything you do…and don’t do.

Dental Health, Dental Tips, Uncategorized

The Ages & Stages of Your Child’s Dental Health

April 18, 2016

Few parents realize that their children are at risk for tooth decay from the moment the first tooth appears (around 6 months). Even though baby teeth are temporary, they are important; they serve as placeholders for adult teeth, and if they are lost too early, their adult replacements may grow in too early and affect the position of permanent teeth that come in later. Tooth decay and damage can also lead to issues with speech development that require therapy for correction later in life.

Dental Health, General Dentistry

National Poetry Month: Our Tribute to the Smile

April 4, 2016

The smile is one of the most powerful features of the human face. It conveys meaning and emotions in an instant. It can catch the eye of that special someone or soothe the tears of your little child.

Throughout history, smiles have inspired artists and the arts, sparking the inspiration that has led to famous paintings, beautiful songs, and even the writing of poems. As your Hot Springs dentist, we have been so inspired by smiles that we have dedicated our profession and our passion to caring for them. Whether keeping them healthy or restoring or beautifying them, we wake up every day motivated by the impact a healthy, happy smile can have on the lives of individuals and entire communities.

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, General Dentistry

Oral Piercings & Your Dental Health

March 16, 2016

Body piercings have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade, and with more and more celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Tyrese, and Christina Aguilera sporting them, they are only gaining popularity among people of all ages. While piercings offer people the opportunity to express their individuality and add some extra bling to their personal style, some of the most popular piercings are located in the mouth area, which can lead to the rapid deterioration of oral health.

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