Category: Advice

Waterpiks, Tongue Cleaners and Other Dental Aids

When it comes to dental care, you should have more tools in your arsenal than just a simple toothbrush, but when you’re choosing other options to add to your medicine cabinet, make sure to choose wisely. You probably have floss in your bathroom, but do you also have a waterpik? Most experts say that waterpiks… Read more »

How to Help Your Child Get Used to Braces

Along with school, braces are another word no child ever wants to hear. However, sometimes they are unavoidable, leaving your kid dreading going to school and interacting with friends. To make the transition smoother, here are a couple helpful tips to help your young one get past the negative stigma of having braces. Explain When… Read more »

Stay Safe and Avoid These Summer Dental Health Risks

There is a ton of family fun to be had during the summer months. Kids are busy playing sports and swimming at the pool, while parents supervise activities and take the family on road trips. Although all of us at Genesee Dental hope you are enjoying all the fun in the sun, it is still… Read more »

Do You Really Have to Toss Your Toothbrush After Your Cold Is Over?

Cough, watery eyes, chills, fatigue, sinus pressure, sore throat – everyone is all too familiar with the symptoms of a cold. Sometimes colds and viruses feel like they never end, and no matter how much we rest or how much cough syrup we consume, the sickness won’t give up. After weeks of battling a stubborn… Read more »

How Long Do Dental Implants Need to Heal?

If you’re in need of a dental implant, you probably are worried about how long the healing process takes or how extensive the work will be. While the specifics are different in every case – depending on the extent of the work being done and your individual bone structures – the process often takes several… Read more »

Should You Still Visit the Dentist While Pregnant?

One of the most common questions that expecting mothers have is whether they should continue to see their dentists. Pregnancy is a delicate time in a woman’s life, and the last thing that any expectant mother wants to do is any activity that could potentially be a risk to her or her child. Dental experts… Read more »

Don’t Fall for DIY Braces

Would you trust a YouTube user’s video to perform surgery on yourself? Not likely, which is one of the reasons we find it so surprising that so many people have watched – and potentially followed – the suggestions of myriad videos that are online about do-it-yourself braces. In these videos, individuals place rubber bands around… Read more »

Beating Bad Breath

Halitosis got your tongue? Everyone’s mouth gets a little funky from time to time, but if you are aware of the leading causes of bad breath, and actively work to prevent bacterial growth and tooth decay, you can overcome this smelly situation with ease. Believe it or not, the culprit behind most bad breath isn’t… Read more »

Modern Braces Offer Subtle Ways to Change Your Smile

Everyone has a mental picture of someone wearing braces. Typically thought of as a person with a mouth filled with metal brackets and wiring between the teeth, that stereotype has changed dramatically in recent years with continued advances in materials and technologies. Today, it’s even possible in some cases for teeth alignment to be done… Read more »

The Role of Mouthguards in Professional Hockey

If you’re into professional hockey – or just a resident of one of the rabid hockey regions of the country – you’ve probably heard the phrase “Smile like a Hockey Player.” This statement has been a long-standing joke that references the many professional hockey players who are missing teeth or have suffered major mouth injuries…. Read more »

Tips to Help Prevent Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease (or gum disease) is a disease that affects many adults.  It starts off with irritation and swelling of the gum tissues, but if left untreated, can result in the loss of teeth. This is something that no one really wants to deal with, so how can it be prevented? Tips for Preventing Periodontitis… Read more »

Five Fast Tips to Help Develop Kids’ Dental Habits

Good brushing, flossing and rinsing habits are not always something that comes naturally or without a struggle. Even though they still have their baby teeth now, the habits they develop early in life will forge their routine for the rest of their lives. Here are some handy tips to help ensure your child’s dental health… Read more »