Periodontal Disease (periodontitis) affects over half of adults in the US. Yet, many people have no idea they have it. We are on a mission to change that because in many cases, periodontitis may be preventable! When you look at the following list of risk factors, chances are you will find at least one that…
Most people understand disease can be present in the body, and they may not experience any symptoms. However, when it comes to their teeth, they expect that there will always be pain or discomfort to indicate a problem.
What is pH? The pH scale is a measure of the acidity of a given substance. It ranges from 0 to 14 — 0 being the most acidic and 14 the most basic (or alkaline). A substance with 7 pH is a “neutral” substance that is neither acidic nor basic. For example, water has a…
Scrubbing your teeth like you scrub the kitchen counter Unlike your kitchen countertop, getting your teeth clean does not require muscle. You can easily damage the enamel on your teeth and cause your gums to recede by brushing too hard. Do me a favor, and take a look at your toothbrush—if the bristles are frayed,…
Would you eat off of a 40% dirty plate? (I’m guessing you said no.)Brushing your teeth only reaches about 60% of each tooth, leaving 40% of each tooth unclean. When you don’t floss, the food left between your teeth provides a buffet of treats for the bacteria in your mouth. Why does this matter? Because…
How habit-stacking can help you form and keep an important habit I know why you don’t floss. I get it. Flossing can be gross and awkward No one likes feeling like they’re shoving their entire fist into their mouth The floss is hard to get between your teeth It makes your gums bleed It’s…
The bacteria living in your mouth are directly linked to your overall health. You already know that both good and bad bacteria exist in your body. They live on your skin, in your stomach, and, of course, in your mouth! Bacteria make up almost 3 pounds of your total weight. (Ew, really!? Yep!) Your mouth…
Recycling dental-product waste could mean kids at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital get a new playground. Anderson Dental Care is participating in the National Colgate & TerraCycle Oral Care Recycling Program. In partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation, the state that recycles the most oral waste will receive a playground for a children’s hospital. Most local recycling centers…
You’re eating dinner, when suddenly a sharp pain shoots through one of your molars. There isn’t any pain when you don’t chew, but every time you bite down on a piece of food – ZAP – right in the same spot. If you’ve experienced sharp, shooting pains or a dull ache when chewing you might…
