It is important to brush your teeth for good oral health care but over brushing is not helpful. Therefore brush no more than three times a day. Brushing after lunch will give you a good midday cleaning. But brushing too often can damage your gums.  

One of the first oral health care tip is to brush your teeth at least twice a day. One of those times should be just before you go to bed. When you sleep, your mouth gets drier. This makes it easier for acids from bacteria to attack your teeth. Then when you wake you will … Read more

It is important to visit a dentist regular in order to prevent gum disease and other oral health problems. Therefore make sure to schedule regular dental cleanings and exams. In the meantime, you will want to contact your dentist if you notice any signs or symptoms that could suggest oral health problems, such as:   … Read more

In order to get the most out of flossing, here are some flossing tips that may help you maximize your flossing.   1) Length of Floss: Do not be skimpy on the amount of floss you use. Brake off about 18 inches of dental floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger on … Read more

Flossing is an important part of your daily dental care habits. Do not stop with brushing your teeth or you are just doing half the job. You can not reach the tight spaces between your teeth and under the gumline with a toothbrush. That is why brushing alone is not good enough, and brushing and … Read more

Your toothbrush is not meant to last a life time, that why it is important to know when to replace your toothbrush. Invest in a new toothbrush or a replacement head for your electric or battery-operated toothbrush every three to four months, sooner if the brush bristles become frayed.

It is important to take proper care of your toothbrush. You want to always rinse your toothbrush with water after brushing your teeth. Store your toothbrush in an upright position, if possible, and allow it to air-dry until using it again. You do not want to routinely cover toothbrushes or store them in closed containers, … Read more

Sometimes in order to do something well it does take some practice. Make sure you are brushing your teeth correctly and if not practice brushing you teeth so you can have good technique.  Brushing Your Teeth: You will want to hold your toothbrush at a slight angle, aim the bristles toward the area where your … Read more

In order to get the job done right you must first start with using the right tools for the job.  The same can be said about your oral health care. Make sure to use toothpaste with fluoride and a soft-bristled toothbrush that fits your mouth comfortably.   You may want to consider using an electric … Read more

Your oral health starts with clean teeth. By keeping the area where your teeth meet your gums clean you can help to prevent gum disease. Keeping your tooth surfaces clean will help you prevent cavities. Consider these brushing basics from the American Dental Association:     Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled … Read more

Question: I am a minor with yellowish looking teeth.  I hate to smile because I do not have white teeth and my mom will not pay to have my teeth whiten at the dentist.  I also ask to use whiten strips but she says she was told they can make your teeth sensitive and would … Read more

Question: How much does a bridge cost and is it permanent?    Answer:  The average cost of a single fixed bridge depends on many factors, from which region you’re in to how many and which type of bridges are needed. Typically dental bridge cost ranges from $500-900 per tooth. Dental insurance typically pays for about … Read more

Question: I have old partials and I would like news one but I need dental insurance first. So I am looking at the plans but do not know where to find dentures and partial coverage’s information on the fee schedule when reviewing an HMO insurance plan. I want to make sure I would have coverage … Read more

Question: My daughter is seven and got into an accident were she lost four of her top front teeth.  They are just her baby teeth but I do not like that she has to deal with such a big gap.    Could she get a dental bridge until her adult teeth come in?  Or would … Read more

Question: My daughter is nine but her teeth are really crooked and her dentist as stated she may need braces.  Right now she has a space maintainer in hopes to avoid braces.  If she does need to have braces would that be when all her baby teeth are out?  I see no point in putting … Read more

Question: Looking for an affordable dental insurance plan for my family of four in the state of  New Jersey.  Where can I get dental insurance that does not bust my bank account.  I am finding out that there seems not to be any affordable dental insurance that a family can buy.     Answer: I … Read more

Question: I have a family of six and we do not have dental insurance.  We use to but the plan we had cancelled when my husband changed jobs.  We can not afford much so we would like to know where we can get low cost dental insurance or low cost dental services.  Either right now … Read more