Nutrition & Dental Health
Midlands Dental wants to bring attention to choosing the right foods and having a healthy diet is an important aspect of healthy teeth and good oral hygiene. Establishing good nutritional habits for our kids and teenagers can be especially beneficial for good eating patterns and food choices throughout the rest of their lives. How does […]
Choosing Healthy Snacks
If you want to maintain strong teeth for your lifetime, you need to ensure you are eating enough whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables and lean meats. Some other healthy snack choices include: nuts and seeds, peanut butter, cheese, plain yogurt, and popcorn. Acid Erosion There are some drinks and snacks that are […]
Tips for Fresh Breath
Many people think bad breath comes from the stomach. The reality is, bad breath is usually caused by conditions in your mouth, such as the food you eat, and how often you clean your teeth, gums and tongue. Tips to ensure bad breath doesn’t spoil the moment: Floss and brush your teeth, gums and tongue […]
Benefits of Implants
A mini dental implant is a miniature titanium implant with a round head that is placed into your jaw, which acts like the root of your tooth and has a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture. The head of the implant is shaped like a ball and the retaining fixture […]
Proper Brushing Technique
Brushing your teeth properly at least twice a day helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Proper brushing is essential for cleaning teeth and gums effectively. Use a toothbrush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that will not scratch and irritate teeth or damage gums. Here are tips to proper brushing: Brush your teeth for two […]
Dental Insurance Benefits
You could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by using your dental benefits before the end of the year. While some dental insurance plans run on a fiscal year, most run on a calendar year. If your dental insurance plan is a calendar year, then these 5 reasons will show you why you should […]
Flouride in Tap Water
Oral health care experts across the globe overwhelmingly support the addition of fluoride to tap water. It is cited as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Below is just a small sampling of what the experts have to say on […]
