How to Brush and Floss Properly?
How to Brush Your Teeth? If you are like me, a parent and or teacher taught you how to brush and floss your teeth many years ago. If that method is working, then don’t fix what isn’t broken. But ifRead More →
Brush That Tongue
Most Erbsville Dental clients know the importance of brushing their teeth regularly, but how many take the time to brush that tongue? The truth is that the tongue holds a lot of the bacteria that causes bad breath. Brushing removesRead More →
The Best Toothbrush
Another question that many ask their dentist is; what is the best toothbrush you can buy? Dr. Mathews has a favorite, but before we tell you what it is consider the long answer. From a dentists point of view, theRead More →
Alternative to Flossing
Do you hate flossing? You are not alone. Many ask what flossing alternatives are there and what does Dr. Mathews recommend? First and foremost, remember that most teeth are lost as a result of gum disease. To illuminate the bacteriaRead More →
#1 Gummy, Sugary, Sour Candy
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #1 Gummy, Sugary, Sour Candy Are you surprised? Probably not. Dentists have been preaching moderation with candy since the first candy was created. Some though, are worse than others. Sour candy has muchRead More →
#2 White Bread
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #2 White Bread Yup, we said bread (especially white bread). According to the Canada Food Guide (Health Canada), Canadian adults are advised to eat 5 to 12 servings of cereal, grains and breadRead More →
#3 Alcohol
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #3 Alcohol Waking up the next day after drinking too much alcohol illustrates quite well the problem it crates for your dental health. Even in moderation alcohol drys out your mouth. A dryRead More →
#4 Carbonated Drinks
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #4 Carbonated Drinks Now we are getting to some of the more obvious foods and drinks that are bad for your teeth. Pop has never had a good reputation, but how bad isRead More →
#5 Ice
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #5 Ice According to the American Dental Association “chewing on a hard substance can damage enamel and make you susceptible to dental emergencies such as chipped, cracked, or broken teeth, or loosened crowns.”Read More →
#6 Citrus
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #6 Citrus We all know that citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C and can be very good for us. But when it comes to our teeth, there is reason to use moderationRead More →