Sparkling smiles and fresh breath – good oral health is a confidence booster for everyone. Sadly, over one-fifth of American adults skip dental care because they can't afford it. But even if you see your dentist regularly, cavities, gum disease, or other dental issues can still...
There's a reason why the global water flosser market is expected to reach $1.9 billion by 2030. The water flosser isn't exactly new technology. However, thanks to brands like Waterpik the tools that were previously confined to dental offices are now available for home use. While Waterpiks are...
Starting your journey to stellar oral health often begins in a dental office with a routine check-up. While many cleanings may seem the same, this is far from the truth. Your cleaning should be tailored to you and your needs. However, perhaps the most common...
Brushing, flossing, and mouthwash with fluoride. If there was a holy trinity for a quality daily personal oral hygiene routine, this would be that triumvirate. For some folks, these are an easy enough set of daily goals to attain, but for others, there are a...
It’s that time of year where we seem to be ingesting a bit more delicious treats! Whether it’s snacking on leftover Halloween candy or piling up a fat plate of Thanksgiving vittles at grandma’s it’s definitely the season of scrumptiousness. What does that mean for...
We often get asked about water flossers here at McIlwain Family Dentistry. Do they work? Are they worth the money? Are they that much better than regular flossing? In this month’s blog, we’re going to answer those questions for you! Do they work? We find them...
Welcome to summer everyone! School is out and we’re seeing more and more of you in for cleanings here at McIlwain Dental, which makes us proud because dental hygiene is extremely important! One thing we are always reminding our friends who come in is to...
Hello, friends! Believe it or not, we're four months into the new year, meaning that those resolutions you may have been determined to keep in January might be slowly slipping away as your to-do list grows. However, now that we are almost at the halfway...
When it comes to taking care of our teeth, there's a lot to learn! After all, we don't just need to know about what our teeth are and how they work, but we especially want to learn how best to take care of them. Watch the...
Happy New Year! 2021 has finally arrived and here’s to a wonderful and excitingly fresh new year for all of us. As we begin to see our friends coming in for cleanings, it’s a good time for us to talk about the process of deep...