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Dental Health

In a previous blog post, we talked about foods that can stain your teeth. Not all foods cause stains, however. There are many foods that help your mouth to stay healthy and your smile to be bright, some you may not have thought could help. Fibrous fruits and veggies Fibrous food keeps smiles white. These are foods naturally containing fiber like apples, pears, and many raw veggies...

Electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush - which cleans your teeth best? People have been asking this question virtually since the electric toothbrush was first invented. There's arguments in favor of each, but how do you begin to cut through all the noise to get to the heart of the issue? That's what we plan to do here today. We'll outline some of the biggest differences between...

It’s the last part of January. Even though we’re only a few weeks into the New Year, did you know that the majority of Americans have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions? It’s kind of sad, isn’t it? So many of us start the year off with gusto, only to abandon our hopes before Valentine’s Day? Well it doesn’t have to be this way. So...

It’s January, the beginning of a new year. Start the year off right with a fresher, more confident you! At Holladay Family Dental, we want our patients to be confident in their smiles! We try to stay on the cutting edge of technology and pass the benefits on to you. We now offer an innovative whitening system that gives awesome results without sensitivity. It’s the GLO...

It’s that magical time of year—Christmas! Just think of it— Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, candy canes, and gingerbread houses. You may not consider Christmas to be as “sugary” of a holiday as Halloween. In fact, your guard may be down. But Christmas can eat away teeth. Many holiday traditions involve food, especially treats. Parties and other holiday events start at Thanksgiving and don’t end until after...

Let's be totally honest here; Halloween is the time for putting on incredible costumes, collecting a great stash of candy and having a blast. Whether you're a child or adult, it's a day to indulge as long as you follow some smart, basic dental rules for protecting your smile and avoiding cavities from Halloween candy teeth. Trick or Treat means bringing home a variety of candy...

Most if not all mouth burns are accidental – nobody would swallow a steaming cup of hot porridge, coffee, or even pizza with an intention of getting burnt. Mouth sores on the other hand are different. They are caused by many things including an accidental self-biting or eating some very spicy foods. Generally, mouth sores are easy to notice once they form in your mouth....

Flossing is perhaps the most overlooked and underappreciated ways to care for your teeth, but it can be just as important as brushing to maintain healthy gums and teeth. Your floss can reach areas that your toothbrush misses, which means skipping the floss can actually contribute to gum disease, decay, and bad breath. Here's what you should know about the importance of flossing teeth daily. It...

Work can be stressful and we all occasionally fall into bad habits. However, some bad work habits can cause serious tooth damage. Read this list to find out if you're guilty of any of these common workplace dental offenses. 1. You Chew Your Nails or Pens When You're Nervous We've all been there. We're drowning under the weight of our workload, we're nervous and we find ourselves...

Of course, everyone agrees that a layperson shouldn’t pull a tooth unless they’re on a desert island like poor Tom Hanks, their abscessed tooth is killing them, and there’s no dentist for pulling teeth around. In that case, the blade of an ice skate or anything else handy is appropriate. Everyone else needs to go to the dentist for tooth extraction. Children who are shedding their...