Q: Is there such thing as flossing too often or with too much pressure? Sometimes I have that hard to get piece of meat and floss until it comes out and causes bleeding.
A: You can actually cut your gum while flossing.  In the situation you are asking about, it is difficult to tell if the [...]

Q: Can holding sunflower seeds in your cheek lead to bone loss/pockets?
A: Holding sunflower seeds in your cheek can lead to gum recession, but the seeds themselves do not cause the systemic disease associated with bone loss and pocketing.

Q: Do you have any tips on motivating young teens to brush and floss regularly?
A: Teens may be concerned about the social implications of “halitosis” or bad breath.  You can eliminate “halitosis’ by 80% with good oral hygiene habits and home care.  This includes daily brushing, flossing, and regular visits to your dentist.  Gum disease [...]

Q: I have been coming to your dental office twice a year for many many years. It’s always clean with a very friendly professional atmosphere. Here’s my question….is it really better to use a ’soft’ toothbrush rather than a ‘medium or hard’ one?
A: Yes.  We recommend soft toothbrushes to miminize abrasion and damage to teeth [...]

Q: I have begun to use hydrogene peroxide for a mouth wash and notice my teeth much whiter..is this ok?
A: We do not recommend hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash for daily use.

Q: My daughter is getting her braces off tomorrow and I am wondering if I should get her teeth cleaned right away. I was also wondering if your teeth whitening process get rid of discoloration from braces for 2 years?
A: Congratulations on her completion of orthodontics! It is a great idea to get her teeth [...]

Q: What is the best way to keep teeth white? Does baking soda really work as a tooth paste?
A: The best way to keep teeth white is to avoid things things that cause staining (smoking, coffee, tea, red wine).  The best way to whiten your teeth is to use a professional whitening system either created by [...]

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