What To Do About Bad Breath – From A Dental Hygienist

Brenda, Melissa and Brittni’s Hygiene Corner Written by: Brenda RDH A common question in the hygiene world is “How do I tell someone I love that they have bad breath?” My answer…from a distance. All kidding aside, bad breath, or halitosis as it’s known clinically is something we’ve all been concerned with at one time or another. Since Dr. Spear... read more »

The Origin of the Toothbrush

Have you ever wondered when and where toothbrushes were invented? Toothbrushes have an interesting history that goes back thousands of years. Dr. Spear and our team are happy to share some fun toothbrush facts with you. the Egyptians and Babylonians used a twig with a frayed end to clean their teeth beginning around 3500 BC. In Ancient China (around 1600... read more »

Teaching Your Children About Their Teeth

A child who learns great dental health habits becomes an adult with great dental health habits. To this end, the American Dental Association sponsors “National Children’s Dental Health Month” every February, in hopes of raising awareness among children (and their parents) about the importance of maintaining good oral health. But how can a family incorporate National Children’s Dental Health Month... read more »