The primary aim of personal dental care is to prevent cavities from forming on your teeth. In order for you to prevent them, you need to remove the plaque. Some effective ways to prevent plaque from forming is to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day. Brushing […]
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Wrong?
You’ve likely been hearing it all your life… “brush twice a day and floss regularly.” Surely that means you’ll have strong teeth and healthy gums, right? It’s Oral Health Month, and we want to remind you that when it comes to good oral hygiene, it all starts with a toothbrush. But here’s the thing… a […]
Traveling for the holidays? Don’t forget to take care of your teeth!
If you’re traveling for the holidays it often means long hours in the car or at a hectic airport. And who can resist those travel goodie bags of (sometimes sugary) treats to keep your mouth busy and your tummy full? When you’re on the road, it’s important that your teeth get treated as if you […]
Helpful Instructions for Teaching Children to Brush Their Teeth
One of the best things you can give your child is the knowledge of how to properly brush their teeth and take care of their gums. Children need to learn the proper way to brush their teeth and realize that after they lose their baby teeth, their adult teeth will be for life. The […]
Saying Goodbye to 2015 and Hello to 2016
It’s been a great 2015 for Lake County Dental and we’re excited for 2016! The end of the year is always a time for a bit of nostalgia and looking back at the past twelve months with some reflection. So as we prepare to say goodbye to 2015, let’s take a look back at a […]
Have a Healthy Thanksgiving for Your Teeth
The holidays have arrived and whether you are heading off to visit family and friends or you’ll be preparing to be invaded by them, one thing is going to play a huge part in the celebration—food! Thanksgiving doesn’t have to come at the sacrifice of your dental health. Here are some tips on how to […]
Two Of The Most Commonly Asked Brushing Questions: The Answers May Surprise You
If you could only brush once a day, when would the best time be? Most people have developed their own oral hygiene routine, which has been cemented into their brains over years of practice. It is one of those things that nobody really thinks about anymore, but maybe they should. When people are asked the […]
Are 3-D Printers the Next Big Jump for Dentists?
3-D printers are here to stay, so how will the industry incorporate them? 3-D printers have been around for a couple of years but few people have actually seen one. They are expensive, some costing tens of thousands of dollars, and the technology needed to support them is still being developed in many cases. However, […]
Our Contest Winner: Maria O’Brien
To get the spring started off on the right foot, we held a contest. A contest that asked participants to offer a picture or short video of their craziest, most extreme and/or most fierce teeth brushing technique. Hence the April Fool’s Day Contest was unleashed and for the whole month of March we received some […]