My dentist said I need a deep cleaning. Do I really need one? If you have faced the same suggestion and found yourself confused about what to do, don’t worry, as we have some insight for you. Deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing (SRP) in dental lingo, might seem a bit scary. But it’s really important for …
School is out for summer! It’s time to relax, sleep in, and spend the day at the pool. While the warm months offer great opportunities for family time, they also tend to throw us off our usual routines. If you’re hoping to prevent tooth decay this season, try these tips on for size: Skip the Sugary Drinks We’re more relaxed …
Pop quiz: when was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? While we frequently toss out expired food, beauty products, and cleaning solutions, we often forget about our dental hygiene tools. If you’re hoping to maintain the integrity of your oral health, though, it’s important to replace your toothbrush frequently. When to Change Your Toothbrush The American Dental Association recommends …
One of the first things anyone learns about dental health is that you should brush and floss every day. But when you go to the store to buy your supplies, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer variety of choices. So many brands, so many labels and terms, so many sizes and shapes. We’ve covered floss already, but today we’re …
Whether you heard it from your parents, dentist, or both, everyone knows that you should brush and floss your teeth. But a lesser known piece of dental health lore is that you should also brush your tongue! Your tongue serves many functions: it helps with speech, allows you to taste foods, and helps keep your teeth clean. If you really …
Your dentist will always remind you to brush and floss. Most people brush their teeth, but a 2016 study found that only about 1/3rd of Americans actually floss every day! People avoid flossing for many reasons: it’s inconvenient, it’s too much work. But with a variety of flossing tech now available, those excuses hold less and less weight. Today we’ll …
Brush and floss every day! It’s something you hear for most of your life: from your dentist, from dental commercials, from your parents (hopefully!) We’ve all heard it before, but it bears repeating: regularly brushing your teeth is one of the single most beneficial things for your dental health. But not all toothbrushes are created equal, and these days they …
Let’s say you have great dental hygiene habits. You brush as directed, floss every day, and consume sugary and acidic foods in moderation. Your teeth are pearly white, your breath is great, and you can’t remember the last time you had a cavity. Yet your dentist wants you to come in every six months for a cleaning. Why? No matter …
Few people relish the idea of going to the dentist, but it is crucial to your oral (and total) health that you schedule an examination at least once every year. At Klooster Family Dentistry, we make visits as simple, stress-free, and fun as possible, with a Kids’ Nook to put children at ease, sedation dentistry for all ages, and friendly …
This time of year can be havoc on your teeth. With Halloween preceding Thanksgiving and Christmas just a little ways behind, it’s easy to indulge in treats that disturb your dental health. After all, treats are a once-in-a-while occasion, and having them spread out over three months can be unhealthy. Still, the holidays are important and should be cause for …