This is a busy time of year for families of students. It doesn’t matter if you’re sending them off to their very first year in the classroom, or if this is the first year your student will be in a dorm room; you want the best for them. There is only so many parents may… Read More »
When the warm weather rolls around, many of us take the opportunity to roll out the red carpet. Afternoon brunches, evening barbecues, and all manner of festivities fill the months of summer. That means lots of opportunities to make food choices that will both thrill your guests and promote healthy smiles. It’s Crunch Time! It… Read More »
Over brushing isn’t necessarily due to how many times a day you brush your teeth. The question to ask yourself is: what is my tooth brushing technique and what kind of toothbrush do I use? How to tell if you are over brushing If you are visiting your dentist every six months for dental cleanings,… Read More »
We love answering the questions our patients have about our services, our training, or their dental health. Sometimes, though, we also like to turn the tables. That is exactly what we will do here, in this brief quiz to test your knowledge of oral health and dentistry. True or False To get straight teeth, choose… Read More »
Much of the time, cavities are a problem that occurs throughout childhood. This could be because it takes us a long time to develop the kind of oral care habits that prevent bacteria from making headway in their attack on enamel. It could be any number of factors. But once we reach adulthood, we expect… Read More »
Habits. Some, we are encouraged to keep, like going to bed early and exercising several times a week. We are told that other habits, such as smoking, could lead to health consequences that we’d rather not endure. Still, millions of people struggle to rid themselves of the urge to use some form of tobacco. We… Read More »
Teeth grinding is not uncommon. What is interesting about this habit is that most people who do it are not aware of it. This is because grinding, called bruxism, is going on when we least expect it: when we sleep. If you grind or clench your jaw, you are at risk for noticeable discomfort, and… Read More »
Our teeth are tougher than the linebackers playing for the New Orleans Saints. But therein lies the rub. They are so tough that we tend to take them for granted. We do all sorts of bad things to our teeth believing that they’ll forever keep chomping away on our behalf. Dr. Aguilar and Dr. Celino… Read More »
