When you first learned about dental hygiene, your dentist told you to eat a healthy diet, make routine trips to the dentist, and brush and floss after every meal. Today’s quick-paced and jam-packed lifestyle [...]
You know the standard advice that you should floss every day as well as brush twice a day as part of a good oral hygiene routine. But you’ve probably also heard that there is [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dental problems plague numerous Americans, with nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population suffering from gum disease and 20 percent living with at least one [...]
Numerous studies have demonstrated that fluoride helps protect our teeth from decay; however, new research appears to suggest that we may have been misinformed about this beneficial compound. So what does the water in [...]
Although many people view them as minor problems, cavities are actually quite serious. Besides causing sensitivity, they promote tooth decay and infections that can result in tooth loss and costly restorative treatments. To prevent [...]
Tooth pain can disrupt your entire day. It changes what you eat, disturbs sleep, and can even take a bite out of your focus. Many people prefer to wait and see if the toothache [...]
Now that most people are required to wear masks in their daily life, some may have noticed that they don’t have the freshest breath. If there’s any upside to wearing a mask, it’s that [...]
Although you can still visit us at Collins Dentistry & Aesthetics for care, we highly recommend our patients take their oral health as seriously as possible so they can prevent problems from occurring. Establishing healthy [...]
If you brush and floss your teeth on a regular basis, each time you’re finished, you might take a look in the mirror to check out your teeth and see how they look. If [...]
We get it – sometimes, we sacrifice our health for appearance. High heeled shoes look great, but can cause permanent foot problems. Using heat to dry, curl or straighten hair can damage it, but [...]
