If you've been feeling guilty about your dentist's pleas to floss more often, you're not alone. We all know we're supposed to floss once a day, but research suggests that only a third of us actually do it. From there, a quarter of us floss a few times a...
How Regular Dental Check-Ups Can Lead to a Better Smile Have you always wanted a better smile showcasing whiter, healthier teeth? Or perhaps you want a more fabulous smile since it can help you be more confident. Those are valid reasons to want to have a dazzling smile....
How to Enjoy Halloween While Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Bring on crisp fallen leaves, creative costumes, horror movies, and of course, Halloween candy. It's officially spooky season! For parents, however, there's nothing scarier than a bag full of cavity-causing sweet treats. Prevent Halloween candy cavities with these smile-saving tips! How...
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...
Happy New Year from your friends here at McIlwain Dental! We often get asked, “What can I do to enhance my smile?” Well, there are many options available depending on just how much “enhancement” your smile needs. Let’s look at some choices that can help...
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...
The path to the “perfect” smile is different for everyone. Some folks are born lucky, with a good genetic base and well-balanced maintenance routine they get the shining smile that instantly gets a smile back. Others face challenges both genetic and procedural, and that leads...
When it comes to maintaining your oral health, a consistent simple routine of daily brushing and flossing along with using a fluoride-based mouthwash is the trifecta for creating a healthy environment for your teeth and gums. If you are engaging in these activities daily then...
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...