Author: Bradley

 A lot of us know that we are supposed to brush our teeth but we still struggle to drag a brush over our teeth daily. You may not notice the …

   There is no doubt that using a water pik is good for your oral hygiene, but have you considered that the device itself needs to be cleaned? Have you …

 The age old question asked by many traditional flossers “Does a water flosser work?” As a dentist, I can tell you the answer is certainy, yes! Water flossers certainly do …

 Gum disease with braces is an everyday story at a dentist’s clinic. Did you know plaque inducing bacteria are found in abundance in all human mouths with no exception? This plaque …

 Quite recently, we had a few patients who came up to us and said “Is gum disease contagious by kissing?” And “Is gingivits contagious through kissing?” Our answer, “Yes and no”, …

 If you are plagued by the question can flossing cause receding gums, you are not alone. Furthermore, you probably need to know how to stop receding gums from getting worse. …

Why does flossing hurt? It’s such a common question that patients ask their dentist all the time. Which is usually followed by “do I really need to floss?” or “why …

 Do you feel nerve pain when flossing after filling? Did you know that tooth pain after a filing is not unusual. Dental fillings have become such a common treatment protocol to …

 The question “can flossing damage teeth” has plagued us for eons. Dentist Levi Spear gained recognition as the inventor of floss in the early 19th century. He knew in order …

You probably don’t need a dentist to tell you that good oral hygiene is of top importance. But it’s even more important if you have braces. Regular brushing could …