Posts by Dr. Chea Rainford

Just because a food can stain your teeth doesn’t mean you should stop enjoying it—many of these items offer powerful health benefits. Instead, be proactive: rinse your mouth, brush your teeth (after about 30 minutes), or chew sugarless gum to help protect your smile. Here are seven common culprits that may be dimming your bright…

Check out this graphic that details the importance of flosssing.

Dental anxiety is a serious issue; several studies say that people who are suffering from dental anxiety have bad oral health. Here are five most effective tips for preventing and beating dental anxiety in children. 1. Don’t wait until the pain increases to visit the Dentist Do not wait until you experience extreme pain and then visit the dentist. It…

What you eat is a very important factor when it comes to your oral health. Bacteria in the mouth convert sugars from the foods you eat to acids, and it’s these acids that begin to attack the enamel on teeth, starting the decay process. Problems arise if these acids aren’t neutralized, if your tooth enamel…

Perform a Self-Exam Monthly Historically the death rate associated with Oral Cancer is particularly high, not because it is hard to detect or diagnose, but because the cancer is often discovered late in its development. You are looking for red or white patches or mouth sores, lumps or any other irregularities. Factors that can increase the…