It was recently root canal awareness week, and for this week’s Dental Minute I just wanted to share a little bit about what a root canal is and what you can expect when you go for treatment. A root canal is needed when the tissue inside the tooth, which is...
When it comes to freshening your breath on the go, most people reach for gum or mints—but does one actually do more than just mask bad breath? According to Dr. Matthew Messina, D.D.S., a dentist and ADA consumer advisor, the choice between gum and mints can make a...
One of the questions I get asked most often is what dental products should I be using? Which toothpaste? Which toothbrush? Which whitening products should I be using? I’m going to share a couple of my recommendations today. And the best part is you can pick up...
On this Dental Minute I wanted to share the importance to Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is throughout the month of April. While this isn’t the funniest topic, it’s an important one—because early detection can save lives. Oral cancer affects over 50,000 people in...
I’m Dr. Janet Rowland with Rowland Family Dentistry and this is the Dental Minute. Today is World Oral Health Day, so let’s talk about something super important—your teeth! Because trust me, they do a lot more than just help you smile. Brushing twice a day with...
Today is a special day as it’s National Dentist’s Day! I just want to take a moment to share why I love what I do. First off, I don’t do this alone. I get to work with an amazing team every single day. From the front desk to the hygienists to the assistants,...
On today’s Dental Minute we’re going to talk about how to use whitening appropriately. If you have customized trays with us, you may have received a product similar to these Opalescence Nighttime Whitening trays, which is a product we highly recommend as...
On this Dental Minute I want to talk to you about our membership plans. if you are a patient who needs dental care, but you don’t have any dental insurance, I just want to offer you an option to pay for your dental services. The membership plan includes your two...
Today in our Dental Minute I wanted to talk about chewing gum. A lot of people chew gum just as a habit and I want to talk to you today about the gum choices that you’re making so you can make the best one. 1. Juicy Fruit – I remember this from being a kid...
Published by the American Dental Association (ADA) January 30, 2025 Social media is often a great way to learn new tips, tricks and hacks that make your life easier. Online dental trends have begun to crop up on apps such as TikTok and Instagram, with many videos...
