by hcwi | Feb 28, 2018 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Care
If you are listening to the kids these days, you may find that they will use the word flossin’. If you look it up in the dictionary, you’ll find that it means “showing off an object in which usually possesses great value”. Nothing to do with dental hygiene. And while...
by hcwi | Jan 31, 2018 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Care
We all do our best to keep our smile bright and shiny. Through the work of daily dental hygiene and regular trips to the dentist, it is easy to keep our smile healthy. But there may come a point where your dental appointment may reveal you’ve developed tooth...
by hcwi | Dec 30, 2017 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Care
Tooth decay is something that happens when bacteria feeds off of the sugars we are consuming through food and drink. This plaque latches on to your teeth and begins to eat through the enamel on your teeth. Generally, we are under the impression that by brushing our...
by hcwi | Oct 29, 2017 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Care
When we wake in the morning, the first thing many of us reach for is a jolt of caffeine. And for a very long time, that jolt of manufactured energy came from a nice hot cup of joe. As time went on, the quest to find a new way to get that energy boost began to evolve....
by hcwi | Sep 24, 2017 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Preventative Care, Restorative Care
Your smile can remain attractive at any age. Research shows people are more willing to invest in their teeth than any other cosmetic procedure. Women are more likely than men to invest in maintaining a youthful appearance. People aged 30-39 are the main demographic...
by hcwi | Jul 30, 2017 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Care
Have you noticed people running in the opposite direction once you open your mouth to start to speak? Are friends or co-workers offering you gum and mints more than usual? Sorry to break it to you, but if you answered yes to any of these questions…bad breath may be...
