You might think chewing on ice is harmless, after all many people do have this habit. However munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth. Causing serious damage to your teeth that are not cheap to fix. Think twice before chewing on ice.

Most people know that flossing is a fundamental step in keeping our teeth and gums clean, however this is if you do it right. Snapping and popping your way through the process probably does more damage than good, causing friction on tissue and damage at the gum line.

Instead, use about two inches of floss between your fingers, unroll a fresh section of floss for each tooth, and keep the floss tight against your tooth to break up plaque while leaving your gums in good shape.

We all know by now how important brushing your teeth is as part of your daily dental habits. However, are your brushing technique still below par? Maybe you do not brush often enough or worse, at all? It takes only about two minutes to properly clean your teeth and gums.

Angle the brush 45 degrees toward your gum line, and use gentle, circular strokes. Make sure the bristles on the brush are not bending, if they are, you are brushing too hard and wearing down your teeth and gums.

Don’t Ditch The Dentist Because of Neglect

It can be easy to become laxed in your dental hygiene. But do not let the happen. You dental care health starts at home. It is very important to take care of your oral health by brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. Also make sure to use a mouth-rise that kill germs and fight plaque.

There have been many studies done that show a direct link of your oral health and overall health. Poor oral health can result in poor overall health. Make sure to see your dentist regularly to maintain proper dental health.

Don’t Ditch The Dentist Because of Finances

We can understand how cost can be a large factor when it comes to making and keeping needed dental appointment. However one sure way of reducing your dental care cost is by having dental insurance. Most dental insurance plan provide preventive dental care for free. And when you maintain proper preventive dental care, you also reduce your risk of needed larger more costly dental care services in the future

Don’t Ditch The Dentist Because of Dental Fears

We know it can be hard to keep your dental appointment when dealing with dental fears. However, dental fears can be addressed so you do not have to defer needed dental care. Here are some tips that may help

1) Talk to the dentist and let him/her know about your dental fears. Your dentist will know how to address and talk to you about your fears so you can feel better and more relaxed about having dental services render.

2) Listen to music. It may help you to relax while having dental services render to listen to your favorite songs. The dentist can tap you on the arm if he/she needs your attention for a second.

3) Have full understanding of the dental services needed. The more you know about what you are going to have done the more you can relax. It is the fear of the unknown that can stress you out.

4) Book extra time for your dental appointment so you are not feeling rushed and if you need a brake the dentist will be able to give that to you without worry about running late for the next appointment.

If you are prone to ditching the dentist, it turns out you are part of the roughly 50 percent of adults in the United States who do not see a dentist on a yearly basis because of dentist phobia(fears), finances, or just plain neglect. Regular trips to the dentist can catch problems such as decay, gum disease, trauma, or cancer at an early stage when they are treatable and solutions are more affordable

Smoking Kick the Habit: Just in case you need yet another person in your life to explain why you need to quit smoking? Talk to your dentist. The nicotine and tar in cigarettes are not only turning your teeth an unsightly shade of yellowish brown, but they are eating away at your gums.

Smoking creates a ripe environment for bacteria and plaque on your teeth and along the gum lines. And that harms tissue and eventually increases your risk of tooth loss. Tobacco chemicals can also cause mouth sores that could turn into cancer. Extra dental care at your dentist will be needed if you are not going to quit smoking.

What is the ADA Seal of Acceptance: ADA Seal of Acceptance is a designation awarded to products that have met American Dental Association’s criteria for safety and effectiveness and whose packaging and advertising claims are scientifically supported.

There are normally six molars in each arch, three on the left and three on the right side. They are referred to as first, second and third molars. Some people never develop third molars and often these are the molars that are so far back in the mouth that they have difficulty coming in and in many cases have to be taken out. The role of the molars in chewing is to grind the food.