DENTAL BLOG

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Regular dental visits are a wonderful way for Dr. Luff and her Team to not only help maintain the health of your teeth, but also look for any developments that may lead to issues in the future. Along with preventative dentistry, Dr. Luff offers restorative and cosmetic dentistry to keep your family’s teeth beautiful.

We hope you enjoy our Blog articles, as we believe educating our patients on oral care and dental health is important.

Oral Health: How to Brush Your Teeth

How to Brush Your Teeth Do you brush your teeth twice a day, but every time you go to the dentist you have a new cavity? The problem may be that you are not brushing your teeth effectively. Many patients…

Oral Health: Cigarettes Harm Teeth and Cause Gum Disease

Cigarettes and Your Teeth By now we all know that smoking is bad for your health and cigarettes harm teeth. It is a cancer-causing agent and can cause lots of health problems. But did you know that it can also…

Oral Hygiene: What Type of Toothbrush is Best for You?

What type of toothbrush is best? What kind of toothbrush should I be using? This is one of the most common questions we get asked as dentists. While most frequently my answer will be an electric toothbrush is the best,…

Add a Water Flosser to Your Daily Oral Hygiene Routine

Why do I need a Water Flosser? A water flosser is a great tool for tartar removal, as well as eliminating plaque, and bacteria, and foo particles stuck in those hard-to-reach areas. By regularly rinsing these often overlooked spots, you…

Oral Health: The Importance of Flossing Your Teeth

Importance of Flossing Your Teeth People who floss regularly have healthier gums. They have less gum bleeding, gum disease, bone loss, and inflammation. Adding dental floss into your daily oral hygiene routine will help remove plaque and eliminate bacteria that…

Hey Baby… Let’s Talk about Baby Teeth and Why they’re So Important!

Hey Baby!! If there’s drool constantly hanging from your baby’s chin and she is suddenly wanting to put everything in her mouth, her first tooth is probably on its way. While you might be focused on easing her gum pain…

How long does it take to Whiten My Teeth?

How long does it take to Whiten My Teeth? As dentists, one of the most common questions we get is how can I whiten my teeth without spending tons of money? In order to answer that question, you first have…

Cosmetic Dental Treatment to Enhance Your Smile – Is it worth it?

Cosmetic Dental Treatment to Enhance Your Smile – Is it worth it? Q. Have you tried whitening and just can’t get your teeth to the color you want? Q. Are you unhappy with the shape and look of your teeth?…

Whole Body Connection: The Link Between Diabetes and Oral Health

Let’s talk about the link between diabetes and oral health! Did you know: 29.1 million people in the Unites States are living with diabetes Approximately 1.7 million new cases are diagnosed each year Diabetes and Oral Health Many people living…

Oral Health Tips & Tricks: How to Care for Your Toothbrush

Brushing your teeth twice daily for 2 minutes is crucial to protect your teeth, but did you know that if you aren’t taking the time to properly care for your toothbrush? You may not be protecting your teeth as well…