Why Dental Checkups Should Be Routine

It’s easy to forego receiving regular dental cleanings, especially if you don’t seem to have any dental problems. After all, it’s not easy to take time out of your busy day to visit with the dentist at Art & Science Family Dentistry. However, if you aren’t receiving regular dental cleanings and exams, your oral health could be at serious risk.... read more »

Why Plaque Removal is Important

You’ve probably heard about plaque before--especially if you’ve ever visited a dentist--but do actually know what it is? Do you know what you can do to keep plaque at bay, stop it from forming, and the effect plaque can actually have on your smile? As you may know, plaque is a substance that can build up on your teeth. If... read more »

A Healthy Smile Is Good for the Heart

A healthy smile is not just good for the teeth and gums but the rest of your body as well. In particular, the heart benefits from healthy teeth and gums as professional dental cleanings have been linked to healthier heart health. How Your Mouth Impacts the Heart Studies show that people who had professional dental cleanings at least once every... read more »

Oral Hygiene: How to Care for Baby Teeth

Baby teeth are extremely important, especially when it comes to the future smile. So, because baby teeth are so important, it is also important that you take good care of your child’s teeth. To help you do so, our team at Art & Science Family Dentistry recommends doing the following things: · Regularly clean your child’s gums before the teeth... read more »

How to Treat Tartar

What is that colorless, sticky film you can feel on your teeth after you eat? Even though you can’t see it, you can definitely feel it! This is plaque which forms when the harmful bacteria in your mouth react with sugar and starches from the food you eat (and beverages you drink). Plaque creates acid that can erode your tooth... read more »

Healthy Gums Require Regular Flossing

Your oral health is a keystone to excellent physical health, and your daily brushing and flossing routine is a key to maintaining your healthy smile. In many cases the health of your gums is directly related to how often you floss as well as how effective your technique is. Every time you eat food particles inevitably become stuck in your... read more »