Preventive Dentistry

We often hear patients say things to us, such as, “My smile looked and felt fine, so I didn’t think I needed a dental checkup!” We also know that you may think of a checkup as something that you need only when a serious oral health problem is affecting you. We understand: You rely on […]

You know that you need a toothbrush (and more) to take wonderful care of your smile. However, do you know how to take care of your toothbrush? If this is one of those dental hygiene related topics that has never really crossed your mind, we strongly suggest you take just a moment with our Saxonburg, […]

Thinking about making changes to any routine that you have grown accustomed to can feel like a bit of a challenge. Add in factors regarding uncertainty and you can find yourself wondering if it’s worth the effort. In the case of trying your hand at an electric toothbrush for your smile care instead of your […]

What do you do at the end of the day that might be completely undermining the oral health protection you’re providing yourself all day long? If you think to yourself that this doesn’t matter because you’re putting so many hours in of being careful with your smile through the morning, afternoon, and evening, and that […]

There are many “age-old” and much debated questions out there that can cause an eruption of squabbling with no definitive answers in sight. One of those questions: Do I have to brush my tongue as part of my dental hygiene? While you will hear strong arguments on either side of the debate, the final word […]

One day, you’re eating, speaking, resting, and just going about life as usual and your smile feels like it usually does, so it’s not something you really think about. The next, however, you may suddenly think to yourself, “Well, that’s weird! My teeth don’t feel like they fit together like they usually do.” At first, […]

Plain and simple, no ifs-ands-or-buts about it … drinking soda is harmful for your oral health. If you are thinking to yourself, “Yes, I know this! That’s why I drink diet soda!” then we are sorry to inform you that actually, you shouldn’t drink any soda at all, if your goal is to protect your […]

There are some things you should keep in mind when you’re pregnant, when it comes to your smile health. While you may think you already know what they are, our Saxonburg, PA team often finds that people have lots of ideas about smile care while carrying a baby but they are not always accurate! So, […]

When it comes to protecting your gum health, you hear a lot about the things that you should do. However, our Saxonburg, PA team would like to flip things on you for a moment by encouraging you to look through the other side of the gum safety lens. Instead, take time to consider things you […]

There’s something about brushing and flossing your smile at home that can suddenly feel very uninteresting. You do it all the time, every day, twice a day, and while you might find that you enjoy the routine … you may also discover that you’re not very thrilled with the monotony of it all. So, what’s […]