An Egg-cellent Experiment

For Children’s Dental Health Month, we conducted a 14-day “egg experiment” at Relaxation Dentistry. Typically I would conduct the experiment in a grade school classroom so children can see how various beverages affect their teeth enamel. In this experiment, the egg shell represents tooth enamel.

What’s in your Toothpaste: Part 2

If I’m not swallowing toothpaste, do the ingredients really matter?

You may be wondering why avoiding toxic toothpaste ingredients is so important when toothpaste isn’t in your mouth for very long, and even when it is, you certainly don’t swallow it.

What’s in your toothpaste?

If I’m not swallowing toothpaste, do the ingredients really matter?

You may be wondering why avoiding toxic toothpaste ingredients is so important when toothpaste isn’t in your mouth for very long, and even when it is, you certainly don’t swallow it.

Why You Should FLOSS Every Day!

Importance of Flossing We think this is a great read for everyone! CLICK on the article below to read more about why Dr. Ruoho thinks flossing is a MUST! http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/06/22/importance-of-flossing.aspx

Do You Floss Like A Boss?

Flossing is one of the most difficult things to get people to do but it is one of the more effective ways at preventing disease. In 2013, The American Dental Association (ADA) reported that 52% of men and 45% of women between the ages of 35-44 were diagnosed with gingivitis (gum disease). Gum disease begins […]

Should Your Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

Wisdom teeth (3rd molars) do not have to be removed unless you are at risk for future pain and problems. You may be at increased risk for pain, cavities, and gum problems due to the teeth being poorly positioned. In most cases, the dentists at Relaxation Dentistry begin to monitor wisdom teeth around age 16 […]