Blog - Family Dentistry

What is your morning oral hygiene routine? Do you immediately head for the bathroom to brush your teeth? Or do you wait until after you enjoy your breakfast and coffee because you’re supposed to brush after meals anyway?

The answer, according to the British Dental Health Foundation, is that brushing before breakfast is correct. There are two good reasons for this:

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The calendar might say spring, but there are still plenty of winter-time illnesses to go around. If you have caught the latest bug that has left you coughing, sneezing, and longing to lie in bed all day, you still shouldn’t neglect your oral health.

Here’s what a dentist in Farmington, NM recommends when it comes to taking care of your ...

It’s that time of year when there seems to be one illness after another going around. If you have finally succumbed to cold and flu season, you might be tempted to slack on your oral health. But it’s more important than ever to take care of your teeth when you are sick.

Here are some tips from a top dentist in ...

If you know you have bad breath—or worse, if someone else has told you that you do—there are several things you can do to combat it. You can always visit your Farmington, NM dentist to find out more, but meanwhile, you might want to try the following to keep your mouth fresh and clean.

#1. Brush and Floss—Frequently

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There are a lot of reasons your teeth might be sensitive, but the fact is that there is one thing going on: Your inner tooth is being exposed to the outer world—and this can sometimes cause sensitivity or pain.

Our teeth are mostly made up of dentin surrounded by a protective layer of enamel. When that enamel is compromised for whatever ...