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Kids Staying Too Long at Pediatric Dentists

NoFloss — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:55:24 +0000

Kids are considered adults at the age of 14 in the dental world. They should have a professional cleaning that lasts at least 45 minutes. By this age, they have the same teeth as you do. As a Hygienist, I can not clean your teeth in less than 45 minutes, even if they are already...

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Know Your Numbers…Probing Depths

NoFloss — Wed, 28 May 2014 04:32:19 +0000

Know your numbers! Periodontal probing depths are the rode map to your gums. It can tell the doctor and I, if your periodontal disease is active or in remission. It tells me where you need to work harder, trouble areas, and where the infection is present. 1-2-3 These numbers are healthy. We all strive to...

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Special Needs

NoFloss — Tue, 06 May 2014 22:50:26 +0000

Some of us have, or are caregivers of people that have Special Needs that they must consider when making decisions about dental products and dental care. Families that have kids with Down syndrome, autism or aspbergers, or other conditions may need special considerations when caring for their childrens dental health. People with arthritis or other...

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Dry Mouth

NoFloss — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:40:46 +0000

Dry mouth is one of leading causes of rapid tooth decay. It is caused by an inadequate flow of saliva in the mouth. Saliva is the natural way our body cleans our teeth. A decrease in saliva flow causes the plaque you have between your teeth to become sticky, making it harder to clean or...

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Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy

NoFloss — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:40:09 +0000

The most important recommendation I can give is that you should continue brushing and flossing daily. A lot of women believe their teeth get weak during and after pregnancy. This is not necessarily true. There are a few things that can put stress on your teeth and gums. As a mother or 3, I know...

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Periodontal Disease

NoFloss — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:31:16 +0000

Periodontal Disease means bone loss. It is when bacteria around the gums eat away at the bone holding your teeth in place. Once this happens, treatment options such as laser surgery and bone grafting are available but expensive. Even then, these procedures act as damage control, because the bone you lose you will never grow...

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How to Floss

NoFloss — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:15:55 +0000

Try to floss before you brush. You can floss in 2 min during a commercial, in the shower, at a stop light. Two minutes of flossing can save you hundreds of dollars in the dentist share and prevent no flossing cavities in between your teeth. How to use: Wrap floss in a c shape and...

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Healthy Rules to Live By

NoFloss — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 20:12:57 +0000

Diet Causes Decalcifications. Here are some healthy rules to live by: If you have to eat anything sweet, eat it all at once within 5-10min. and then rinse your mouth with water. DO NOT BRUSH RIGHT AFTER SWEETS, CITRUS, THROWING UP. Your teeth have an acid attack for 20 minutes. Rinse with water, wait twenty...

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Decalcifications

NoFloss — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 20:43:40 +0000

Decalcifications are soft spots in the enamel. Decalcification in your enamel lead to cavities. Causes of decalcification include acidic foods like citrus, drinks (coffee) and poor hygiene while wearing braces. I see more and more people with this problem. The first thing you can do is drink/eat all of your food within 5 min and...

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