Don’t Be An Elephant The largest land mammal on Earth is also one of the longest living animals. Elephants are known to live up to 70 years. What is magic about 70 years? These animals are herbivores meaning they eat grasses and vegetation. These foods take a lot of grinding to get the nutrition the […]
Should I use a Mouthwash?
Should I use a Mouthwash? From Spring Valley Dental Care Usually not. Most mouthwashes still have alcohol that dries out your mouth. Your taste buds say “my mouth is clean!” The truth is you just destroyed the beneficial saliva in your mouth. You also killed a huge number of good bacteria! Yes, GOOD BACTERIA- most […]
How to Brush Your Teeth: For Kids
If you’re reading an article called “How to Brush Your Teeth for Kids,” my guess is that your little ones are ready for some serious oral hygiene. You made it through the first few months of child rearing and think you have it down…Then, that first little tooth appears. “What do I do?” you ask. […]
Dry Mouth Syndrome
One of the biggest challenges for dental health is Dry Mouth Syndrome. As we get older, our digestive secretions begin to decline. Saliva in your mouth is one of the most important. Not only does saliva begin the digestion of your food, it fights tooth decay. Your saliva has antibodies and chemicals to combat bacteria. […]
What 3 Things are needed to get a Cavity?
It takes three things to get a cavity. (I’ll give you the first 1 it’s A Tooth) What are the other 2 things? Germs, we call them bacterial plaque. Dental decay is the #1 bacterial infection in humans! And #3? Simple carbohydrates (aka: Sugar). Totally take away any one of those 3 and you won’t […]
Ways to Strengthen Tooth Enamel
Your enamel plays an incredibly important role in your mouth. It is your shield from many issues with your oral health. With that said, it is important to practice good oral hygiene habits to keep your enamel healthy and strong. It is also beneficial to learn what is putting your enamel at risk. Spring Valley […]