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We all know that regular teeth cleaning visits to your local dentist, along with brushing and flossing regularly, are an integral component of dental health. The reasons for this may surprise you, however. You see, your dental cleaning appointment is not just a simple dental cleaning. There is a lot more going on behind the scene that you don’t see (probably because you’re staring up at the ceiling), which is why you should never miss a professional dental cleaning with a certified dental hygienist. So, what else is the dental hygienist and dentist doing during these dental cleaning procedures? Let’s discuss the many reasons why your teeth cleaning is not just a teeth cleaning.
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When we think about regular dental visits, most patients anticipate a thorough cleaning, awkward conversation while the dentist has his tools in your mouth, and a little care package to take home, with a strict reminder to brush and floss. Do you ever wonder what the dentist is looking for—other than cavities—when they are in your mouth poking around? As with most other aspects of our preventative health, cancer screenings take place while in the dentist’s office as well. Oral cancer is a very broad term for any cancer in the mouth and the surrounding tissues, including lips, tongue, cheeks, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and the throat. Most of these areas are hard to see, so an extra set of expert eyes is the best detection for early signs of oral cancer.Read More

Sore jaws, headaches, disrupted sleep for loved ones—these are all symptoms of bruxism, otherwise known as teeth grinding. Most of us grind our teeth on occasion when we get stressed or anxious, and that’s okay. However, some people regularly grind their teeth and can cause long-lasting damage by doing so. Because most people are asleep when they grind their teeth, they often do not realize they are doing it. There are some signs and symptoms of teeth grinding that you can be on the lookout to find out if you are doing it. If you do grind your teeth, there are steps you can take to protect your teeth from possible harm.

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Longer morning and bedtime routines can take minutes away from scrolling through our Facebook or Instagram feeds or seem like a drag when you’re dead-tired or in a rush out the door. But if you assume a quick brush twice a day and flossing (when you remember…we’ve all been there) is all you need for a healthy smile, you might be surprised to know this is one of the many common myths about oral hygiene. Modern dentistry has come a long way from its roots—pun intended—of practices evolved from folklore and visits from the tooth fairy. Let’s take a look at four of the most common myths and debunk them once and for all.

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