When it comes to oral hygiene, sometimes people can become a little careless, forgetting to brush before bed or skipping flossing. However, this can lead to gingivitis. What Is Gingivitis Gingivitis is a mild and more easily reversible form of gum disease. This gum disease occurs when plaque is allowed to build up on your […]
Direct From The Dentist: Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?
Many of us were raised with the idea that if we scrub at our teeth hard enough, our teeth will become white and clean. But in reality, brushing your teeth too hard can be very damaging. Dr. Taylor, our dentist here at Radiance Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, has seen many people with clear signs of […]
Direct From The Dentist: Is Vaping Bad For Your Teeth?
The negative side effects of smoking regular cigarettes have brought their popularity to an all-time low. Problem is, vaping from e-cigarettes is attracting people who would have never considered smoking. While vaping seems to lack many of the dangerous health problems associated with cigarettes, it is not a problem-free habit. Our dentist here at Radiance […]
Oil Pulling – Does It Actually Help Your Teeth?
Oil pulling may be one of the latest alternative health crazes, but it’s far from new. It’s a practice rooted in Ayurveda, a 3,000-year-old Indian healing system. If you’ve never heard of oil pulling, it doesn’t involve drilling in the ground for black gold. Instead, it’s a daily ritual of swishing oil in your mouth […]
Direct From The Dentist: Four 2019 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Teeth
Each year, many of us make half-hearted New Year’s resolutions that we generally fail to keep. It’s time to stop the cycle of disappointment! Why not take 2019 as an opportunity to put some teeth–literally–into your self-improvement commitments? Dedicating yourself to improved oral health involves some pretty simple steps. If you’ve been putting off a […]
Non-Surgical Approach To A Healthy Mouth
When treating periodontal (gum) disease, Dr. Taylor of Radiance Family & Cosmetic Dentistry prefers to take a non-surgical approach to make your mouth healthy again. How Dr. Taylor Treats Gum Disease Without Surgery As periodontal disease is a gum infection triggered by bacterial plaque burrowing between the gums and teeth, it is important to treat […]
