Is Your Floss Toxic? How to Find and Use safe Dental floss
Is floss bad for you? This question may come as a surprise, but it’s worth exploring. While flossing is vital for maintaining good oral health, not all dental floss is created equal. Some flosses may contain harmful ingredients that can negatively impact your health. Choosing the right type of floss ensures you’re protecting both your […]
Dentist in Odessa Reveals How to Save a Tooth
A compromised tooth can lead to discomfort and pain when you chew or eat. A chipped, fractured, or discolored tooth can not only lead to dental issues but also impact your smile and make you self conscious. The Dentist in spring, TX says that you need not worry as you can restore and save your […]
Resolving Common Family Dental Issues
At Charm Dental we are proud to offer comprehensive dental care for your entire family! We often get asked by patients what common dental issues exist and how they can resolve or even prevent them. Charm Dental sees a lot of patients on a daily basis, however, among families, there are usually common issues, which […]
Importance of Attending Regular Check-ups
There are several important steps you should take in order to ensure good oral health. these include daily brushing and flossing, using mouthwash, and scheduling regular check-ups at your dental office. there’s a reason your dentist is so eager to set up your next appointment before you walk out the doors. Regular check-ups help to […]
Dental Impaction Facts: What Do You Need to Know
Wisdom teeth impaction is less common with a ready removal of up to 85% of wisdom teeth, but it is still a risk that you should be aware of. The Low-Down on Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth is the third set of molars, they are considered vestigial structures, as we no longer need them. It is […]
Travelling & Oral Care Tips
Records have it that most families travel during the holiday season, especially around the last few weeks of the year and New Year’s Day. While traveling, some basic precautions must be followed to ensure good oral health. No matter where we are, our dental health is important. 4 Oral Care Tips Before Travelling
Dental Habits and Your Overall Health
It’s sometimes hard to connect the dots, so to speak, between good oral hygiene and overall health, but that doesn’t mean the connection doesn’t exist. The mouth is the main entry point for foreign (and harmful) organisms into your body. This means that if your oral health is lacking, then you are at an increased […]
The Future of Dentistry
Throughout history, dentistry has made many advancements, allowing us to better understand oral health, perform better treatments, and prevent dental complications. We now have electronic toothbrushes, floss picks, invisible braces and much, much more. So what exactly does this mean for the future of dentistry? It looks extremely bright! From 3-D printed restorations to robotic […]
The Origin of Dental Floss
For decades, dentists have urged patients to practice daily flossing; however, only about 12% of Americans actually floss on a daily basis. Surprisingly the concept of flossing has been around for centuries; research has even shown evidence of Prehistoric dental flossing practices. So with such a vast history, why do most adults still neglect to […]
Is It Time for a New Toothbrush?
Many dental hygienists recommend toothbrush replacement about every three months; the American Dental Association recommends every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. Why Replace Your Toothbrush? Why is it so important to replace your toothbrush regularly? Isn’t it enough to be brushing at all? You’d be surprised that the answer is: no. […]
