Seeing some red in the sink after brushing or flossing may raise an eyebrow or two. It may seem like your gums are bleeding for no reason. But before you venture down the rabbit hole of what-ifs, consider these common causes of gum bleeding. Common Causes of Bleeding Gums:• Vigorous ToothbrushingThe extra oomph you’ve put…
Getting to Know…Name: Cindy R Occupation: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) From: Cheektowaga, NYFirst Job: Camp counselor at a day camp for special needs adult & childrenFavorite Color: RedFavorite Food: Stuffed Banana PeppersHobbies: Spending time with family & friends, shopping and working outHave Any Pets: No, but an 8 year old sonThree Fun Facts: Ran her…
Most people have heard of the word “plaque,” and know it’s not something you want on yourteeth. Yet, they don’t know what exactly plaque is or how it contributes to dental decay. Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that lives on the surface of your teeth and along thegumline. It accumulates from normal…
Mouth open or mouth closed?After lunch or after dinner?Flat or at an angle? We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab abrush a get to work, right? Not so fast, my friend! There are actually some best practices to be mindful of when brushingthose pearly whites. The…
Sometimes it is hard to grasp the idea of how a cavity can turn into a crown or root canal because it is hard to visualize. Well worry no more! Take a peek at this video for a crash course in the anatomy of your mouth, the connections to your teeth and the ins and…
Some people are blessed with the life of never having felt the sensation of “sensitive teeth” while for some, it may come and go and for others, sensitive teeth is something they are unfortunately familiar with on a regular basis. Sensitive teeth can be caused by a multitude of reasons, some of which may be:…
Everyone knows somebody with chronic bad breath. Most people might immediately assume they just don’t brush their teeth regularly, which may be the case, but bad breath can actually come from a variety of issues. Here is a short video from the ADA on associated issues with bad breath. While one may assume it may…