What are the effects of vaping on teeth and oral health? We explore the answers to these questions as well as what you can do to maintain optimal oral health. 

You may have seen advertisements in recent years for electric flossers and wondered if they work. Traditional floss is still the most effective way to clean plaque and tartar from the sides of teeth and remove food particles from between them. However, if the idea of new technology excites you and will help you clean your teeth twice daily, then flossing toothbrushes may be the tool for you.

Most people spend a lot of time keeping their teeth and gums in tiptop shape. While that’s great, everyone needs to remember another essential part of the mouth: the tongue.

A nightguard is a plastic dental device that fits snugly over your upper or lower arch of teeth. The nightguard serves as a barrier between the exposed tops of your teeth. In the morning, it is removed, cleaned and stored for its next use.

Getting involved in athletic activities offers tons of benefits, including regular exercise, an understanding of the value of teamwork and improved mental focus. Nevertheless, sports can be hard on the mouth, particularly the teeth, jaw and gums.

Our team at Dental Choice remains steadfast in our efforts to keep patients safe, healthy and smiling brightly. We have felt well prepared to face the challenges of the last few months, and are hard at work preparing to welcome our patients back safely. We began offering dental hygiene services again on June 1, and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces again soon!

Regular trips to the dentist play an important role in maintaining good oral health. However, whether you look forward to keeping your dental appointments may depend on your relationship with your dentist. Finding a respectful and caring professional can go a long way toward ensuring you feel comfortable in the dentist’s chair.

Eating your favorite foods comes with the responsibility of caring for your teeth between meals. Staining occurs gradually over time, as foods that contain dark colors and sugar cloud the enamel. Surface-level staining, also known as extrinsic discoloration, is very common, but you can counteract the process by monitoring your food and drink selections and other habits.

No matter what age you are, the reasons for tooth decay are the same. Tooth decay occurs when you have plaque with bacteria that feeds on the sugar you’re adding to your diet, which can cause cavities. Cavities are due to the bacteria metabolizing sugar and turning it into acid dissolving your tooth structure.