This articles touches on the confusion that consumers are facing regarding proper brushing techniques. A study by the British Dental Journal found that there is no consensus of proper brushing techniques. Dental associations, toothbrush/toothpaste companies and dental textbooks all give different advice. This is very confusing for the customer. Check out this article and make…
Canker sores are small, painful ulcers on the inside of the mouth, lips, or throat. Symptoms of canker sores include small, painful, crater-like ulcers. At Smiles of Bellevue, your oral health is important to us. If you suffer from frequent canker sores, you should visit our office as soon as possible. John P. Cunha, DO,…
During pregnancy, you are more likely to have problems with your teeth or gums. Making sure your teeth and gums are healthy during your pregnancy ensures that your baby will be healthy also. Dental care is safe during pregnancy and important for the health of you and your baby. Your dentist can help you improve…
Studies show that providing dental coverage to those without insurance who generally don’t seek dental care does not necessarily improve the likelihood that they will see a dentist. Getting people to seek out dental care requires more than just coverage – even more essential is patient outreach and education. Study calls for education about the…
Tooth decay is not just a problem for children. It can happen as long as you have natural teeth. Dental plaque – a sticky film of bacteria — can build up on teeth. Plaque produces acids that, over time, eat away at the tooth’s hard outer surface and create a cavity. Tooth decay, gum disease,…
Dentists are experts on your teeth and dental health, but even they don’t know everything. Here are some fun facts to impress your dentist with at your next checkup! Fact #1: Most kids first see the dentist at the age of three. Fact #2: The first toothbrush with bristles was made in China in 1948.…
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about oral health. Since healthy teeth and gums are so important to your overall well-being, here are six things we think it’s most important for you to know about taking care of your mouth. (1) Get regular check-ups with oral cancer screenings This is extremely important not only…
There are a few tooth-related mysteries that still plague us today; but luckily, everything has an explanation. Here are three common problems and the potential causes behind them. (1) Your gums should NOT bleed from brushing and flossing — even if you do so a little more enthusiastically. Bleeding could be a sign of bacteria,…
Most people are looking to make their pearly whites a little pearlier; but before you start breaking out the whitening products, you may want to consider the negative effects that dentists have noticed. Tooth whiteners contain chemicals that remove stains and discoloration, making teeth look whiter. However, the chemicals used in many products also damage…
Losing your baby teeth is one of the great rites of passage you go through on your way to adulthood. Here are some things you need to know about the process of getting permanent teeth. (1) Timing As with baby teeth, you can’t predict when your child‘s permanent teeth will start coming in. Most kids…