With the end of 2020 rapidly approaching many of us are already looking towards 2021 with excitement. As you look at the new year ahead we wanted to put together a list of dental best practices to serve as a guide to help you build a great dental routine and ensure good oral health in the year to come. Brush Twice A Day This is the age old saying, but that’s because it’s the truth. In order to give yourself the best chance at a healthy mouth you should be brushing your teeth at least twice a day. Each brushing should take about two minutes and be sure to get both the inside and outside. Floss Daily Adding flossing into your daily routine is another great way to prevent gum disease and help ensure good overall health. Flossing tends to be one of the first things to go in a daily routine as schedules become rushed or you’re just over-tired and ready for bed. However, we’ve curated some great tips on ways to make flossing easier and we hope you’ll add this to your to do list for the year. Don’t Forget Your Tongue Another often overlooked place in the...

Halloween this year looked a little different for most families but it’s likely that candy and other tasty treats were still consumed in large quantities around the world. Most people know the negative impact that candy can have on oral health, but many aren’t aware there are other foods that can be just as detrimental in the long run. We’ve outlined some foods to watch out for to make sure that you and your kids have healthy smiles. Chips – It doesn’t usually matter which kind of chip as for all kinds it can be hard to eat just one. The salty flavor mixed with that satisfying crunch is hard to pass up. However, these types of foods are also really high in starch. The starch from the chips and the chip particles themselves can get stuck in your teeth. Make sure you’ve got floss nearby to clean out your teeth after enjoying a handful or two. Ice – It can be tempting to crunch down on a few pieces of ice that get left in your glass of water or soda. However, chewing on a hard food like ice can leave you susceptible to a dental emergency like a...