The short answer is yes. Flossing is an important part of oral care, from preventing cavities and bad breath to keeping your whole self healthy. Source: How often should I floss my teeth? – From MouthHealthy.org The history of flossing Floss was introduced in the United States in the early 1800s and was made of […]
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High-Tech Tools for the Future of Dentistry Advances in technology are a constant, and dental tech is no exception. From virtual reality to more environmentally friendly materials and practices, new technologies in dentistry are coming for 2022 and beyond. Teledentistry The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many dental offices do business. The need for dental […]
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You may be surprised to learn how early you should start your child’s oral care. The American Dental Association recommends that you schedule your child’s first dental visit within 6 months of the first tooth coming in, or no later than their first birthday. Source: Children’s Oral Health | Basics | Children’s Oral Health | […]
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Have you ever felt an excruciating pain somewhere in your tooth? Perhaps, the reason why you got to experience the discomfort brought by a toothache isn’t primarily because you forgot to brush and floss the night before. There must be other factors that contribute to the said complication. These include: Trauma or Injury Your toothache […]
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Halitosis is the technical term for bad breath. Quick fact: The term was actually invented by the son of Jordan Wheat Lambert the founder of Listerine named George Lambert. The term came from the Latin words “halitus” meaning breath and “osis” to make the phrase sound medical. Many people experience the condition, and it might […]
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Most children love Halloween out of all the other holidays out there, but for both parents and dentists, it is a nightmare! While kids only think about the sweets they will receive, parents are thinking of the possible consequences if they are not able to clean their child’s mouth properly. They may be thinking “is […]
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Tooth decay is the most common teeth irregularity experienced by children, teens, and adults. It is manifested by damage in the tooth enamel, the hardest mineral in the body. Among the three, children usually get the most number of tooth decay sufferers. This might be because children eat sugary foods more than the adults. When […]
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They say detours will lead us to our amazing destiny. This is true to the Hollywood filmmaker and actor, Thomas Cruise Mapother, or popularly known as Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise’ perfect smile makes everyone yell with exhilaration. Every heart is captivated by how the actor charmingly smiles. But wait until you know what the Hollywood […]
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Most injuries in the mouth, aside from tooth decay and cavities, happen during contact sports. While helmets, shoulder pads, knee caps, and other protective gear shields the body from injuries, mouthguards protect the teeth. At Hayes Family Dentistry, we provide mouth guards to protect the mouth both from sports and bruxism. Unfolding the Myths about […]
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Wisdom teeth are the last ones to erupt, and it usually emerges at the ages of 17 to 21 years according to the American Dental Association. Most adults have four wisdom teeth, but there are others who have less, more or none at all. Anyone usually dreads the growth of the wisdom teeth or third […]
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