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Today, more and more individuals are becoming aware of the importance of oral health, changing their lifestyle to maintain a healthy set of teeth and…

Teeth are easy to stain — certain foods and drinks, brushing habits (or lack thereof), and environmental factors all contribute to teeth stain. For many…

While you may have heard that the use of fluoride in dental care has sometimes been controversial, there is no denying that fluoride treatment is…

Most people do not naturally have perfectly aligned teeth, which is why braces are the go-to option in our society. It’s a solution for aesthetic…

Dental crowns are one of the most common procedures performed in family dental offices. Despite how prevalent it is, many people are still not fully…

The best dentists recommend teaching children good oral health habits even before their teeth come in. You can establish these habits during infancy by gently…

There is an overwhelming amount of information about how to take care of yourself and your baby during pregnancy. Your OB gives you guidelines around…

I assume if you stumbled on this article, you are a bruxer (you grind your teeth). If this is the case, I hope that you…

Some parents aren’t overly concerned with their kids’ baby teeth. They figure, “Well, the baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, right? We’ll worry…

Kids aren’t generally fond of having their teeth brushed. I have four children, and to my disappointment, none of them have been super enthusiastic about…

It comes as such a terrible surprise any time you get a shooting pain in one of your teeth! Has this happened to you? Was…

I wish we were talking about doughnut fillings — chocolate, jelly, custard? But, as your dentist, I am more qualified to talk about dental fillings,…

It’s frustrating to spend your nights grinding your teeth together – you awaken with a sore jaw, a headache, and damaged teeth.  Recently I wrote…

A short candy education can go a long way. Some holidays are easier than others when it comes to avoiding candy. During Easter baskets are…

Do sticky foods really cause cavities? By now, you know that oral bacteria feast on sugar, which is why every dentist you’ve ever had (and…

Grinding your teeth is a bummer. It’s a problem that affects nearly one in ten people, and many don’t even realize they’re doing it. Being…

“Make sure you stay hydrated!” you holler at your kids on the soccer field. “Don’t forget to drink!” you caution your child before a big…

How bad is chewing ice? Are you an ice chewer? Do you associate with any ice chewers? Are you/they a sometimes ice chewer, or a…

Take a look at the list of 7 top risk factors for periodontal disease. Did you find that at least one of them applies to…

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…

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…

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…

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%…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Finding a fantastic family-focused dental practice isn’t always easy. Our Cincinnati, OH, office is a stand out because we absolutely love helping kids develop healthy…

Have you ever woken up in the morning with a headache, sore jaw, or pain in your teeth? It’s a pretty common occurrence that’s often…

If you’re living with tooth loss you’ve probably heard of dental implants. Implants are a revolution in tooth replacement, giving you the full range of…

Fluoride is a pretty universal part of oral health nowadays. It’s in most toothpastes, some mouthwash, and it’s even available in supplement form! It’s a…

You’re probably aware that your bones have just the slightest bit of flexibility to them. If they didn’t you would probably have broken a few…

If you are a parent, you know that children are a lot of fun, but they aren’t always as careful as you would like.

Stress is a contributor to a number of health problems, and your teeth are no exception to that rule.

If you’ve ever tried whitening your teeth you might have come away from the experience skeptically. A lot of the patients we see at Anderson…

Ask a room full of denture patients if they’re happy with their teeth and the answer will likely be a resounding “no!” There’s just not…

If you wear dentures, you have heard all of the rules. You know how to best care for your dentures. The question is, are you…

You’ve probably gone through some ups and downs with your dentures over the years. Whether you absolutely love them or have come to hate how…