The dental health aisle in your local pharmacy is lined with all varieties of oral hygiene tools and products. How can you know which ones are best for you and your family? Is an electric or traditional toothbrush better? What kind of floss should you use? Do your kids need a different type? If you…
Even though internet sources can give us advice on just about any topic, it can be difficult for readers to understand the difference between the truth and a gimmick. There seem to be many misunderstandings about oral health. While medical advice from the internet may not be entirely false, it can certainly be misleading. In…
The odds are good that you, like most people, have not been consistent with dental visits. You may have even paid the price for that, by developing cavities and other dental health issues. Neglecting dental visits can contribute to serious health problems, including bacterial infections, heart disease, and diabetes. Furthermore, when oral health concerns aren’t…
Finding time to schedule a visit to the dentist office during the school year can be difficult. As summer comes to a close, now is the best time to bring your child in for a check-up! At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, we want to send your child to school with a bright, healthy smile. Scheduling…
With the holiday season fast approaching, you are probably thinking about gifts, upcoming trips, recipe ideas, and what do with the kids. But are you thinking about how to keep your teeth protected during the get-togethers and holiday feasts? If the answer is no, keep reading; we’ve outlined four tips from a family dentist for…
If you have children, you probably refer to guidance from children’s dentists and the American Dental Association regarding when and how to start teaching them to brush their teeth. This includes teaching kids to floss once a day and brush the teeth twice a day, using a fluoride toothpaste (as soon as soon as they…
If you are a human being with teeth, you need to know the full story on flossing. In addition to twice daily brushing and routine six-month visits with your Duncan or Velma dentist, flossing is one of the most important habits that can help you avoid gum disease. It’s estimated that nearly half of all…
Did you know that the average person has about 1000 to 100,000 individual bacteria hanging out on the surface of each tooth? That estimate is for a person with a healthy mouth. Bad oral hygiene can cause your bacteria levels to exceed a billion–per tooth! There are a lot of surprising facts about what’s going…
Have your children recently developed cavities and you’re looking for ways to help them improve their oral hygiene? Are you just eager to help your kids stay on the right track with their oral health? There are many ways to help your children improve their oral hygiene routines; these are our favorite tips! Do you…
An important part of preventive care is having a good oral hygiene routine at home. A lot of people choose to use a mouthwash or rinse to ensure their breath smells fresh and clean, and don’t pay attention to the ingredients. There’s nothing wrong with that. There are many different products on the market to…