It’s summertime, it’s hot and you’ve been looking forward to treating yourself to your favorite ice cream all week long. You go to your favorite ice cream shop at Reston Town Center and order two scoops, one with chocolate and the other with coffee. Yum! As you dig into your first bite you wince and feel a surge of pain in your mouth. What was meant to be a treat has turned into a nightmare.
So What Causes Tooth Sensitivty? (more…)
Let’s be honest, we’ve all suffered from bad breath on occasion. We don’t like to admit it and rarely even want to talk about it but bad breath can be a real nuisance, impact self-confidence and it can even put a strain on relationships. So what can you do to avoid having bad breath? The answer is simple—by maintaining good oral hygiene every day.
Brushing, flossing and rinsing your mouth continue to be the most effective routine ways you can invest in to help you prevent bad breath. (more…)
“I don’t need to floss anymore? Really Dr. B?” says my patient to me today…
Whether you may be thrilled by this news or a bit gutted and betrayed by the lack of scientific evidence for flossing we don’t recommend our patients ditch the floss just yet. As your dentist and trusted oral health advisor I think it’s important to address this subject in more detail.