Is Seltzer Water Ruining Your Teeth’s Enamel?
Last time we covered sodas, specifically Coca-Cola Classic and exactly what it is doing to cause problems for your oral health. I wanted to start with the low hanging fruit of beverages that are bad for your oral health. Coca-Cola is filled with sugar (36 grams in a...
Just How Bad Are Sodas For Your Teeth?
If you were to swish your mouth out with lemon juice as you would with an alcoholic mouthwash (I’m not sure what would drive you to do this, let’s say it’s the newest youtube challenge, the Lemon-swish-challenge! Can you stand the sour?). So you go to your...
What Makes a Beverage Harmful to Your Mouth?
(Perhaps the only time a drink isn’t hurting your teeth is while it is still in the cup) This can seem like an easy question, some ingredients in the drink are causing some kind of damage to your mouth. A common ingredient of soda, and juice is citric, or...
The Way You Eat Fruit Matters For Your Teeth
The Way You Eat Fruit Matters For Your Teeth FRUIT IS AN ESSENTIAL element of a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and eating it on a regular basis helps boost your immune system and reduces your risk of...
How Much Toothpaste Should I Use
How Much Toothpaste should I use when I brush? This may seem like a stupid question, but it’s one that many people get wrong. Let’s lay out the facts and actually figure out how much toothpaste is the correct amount for quality oral hygiene. We’ll take out the...
5 Items to Keep With You In Case Of A Dental Emergency
5 Items to Keep With You In Case Of A Dental Emergency You’re Less Likely To Suffer A Dental Emergency If You… Use a mouthguard while playing sports Maintain regular care of your teeth and gums Keep dental appointments to check on teeth and do routine cleanings We...
Fluoride
What is Fluoride and is it in my water? Chemicals can sound scary, and knowing what your local government is using to clean and fortify the water that comes out of your tap is important. Let’s clear some things up. Fluoride is a naturally occurring chemical that can...
Ages 20–40: Your Healthy Smile Timeline
Ages 20–40: Your Healthy Smile Timeline Does dental care really change as we get older? While the generation continues to widen, there's one thing we all have in common: our teeth. Regardless of age, we all have 32 teeth that require ongoing dental care. Continue...
Flossing Is Essential To Your Oral Hygiene
Flossing Is Essential To Your Oral Hygiene Do you floss your teeth every day? When some of our patients first come to visit their family dentist in Vancouver WA, they admit that they only floss sometimes or not at all. Flossing isn't just for show; it's an important...
Do You have Sensitive Teeth? Tips for Tooth Sensitivity
Do You have Sensitive Teeth? Tips for Tooth Sensitivity At Island Family Dental, we have patients who suffer from tooth sensitivity, making it difficult for our patients to undergo dental procedures or drink cold or hot beverages. We know that sensitive teeth occur...
