*A special thanks to one of our guests for bringing this to our attention. We always appreciate the opportunity to think deeply about oral health issues. Check out original article here.  There has been a recent buzz about an older practice of swishing oil around the mouth to pull out bacteria and improve the...Read More

Many people forgo the flossing altogether…we commend you if you floss regularly! Below are 5 common mistakes people make while flossing, then some links to past blog posts for other helpful flossing tips. 1. Aimless flossing. Our mouths contain a lot of teeth! It’s easy, especially at nighttime, to lose track and forget where you’ve...Read More

Pregnancy and oral health questions are very common for new and expecting moms. The stick reads: you’re pregnant. You’re expecting a baby, but you’re also expecting lots of physical changes over the next nine months, to say the last. While you might have some idea of what to expect while you’re expecting, you might not...Read More

4 compelling reasons to prevent gum disease Have you noticed a little bleeding from your gums whenever you brush your teeth? Are they also swollen, pink and tender? What do you know about gum disease? Are you aware that it affects not just your teeth, but also your overall health? Here are four very compelling...Read More

There’s an app for everything! Sure, you can use an old-fashioned timer to time your brushing, or just tell your kids to get the toothbrush back in their mouth for another minute, but why not make it more fun! We found some fun ways to spice up your brushing routine using your smartphone. Do you...Read More

A diastema is a gap between two teeth. Many cultures have celebrated a prominent diastema. In some African countries, a gap between the teeth is considered a desirable trait in women. A diastema in France is considered “lucky teeth.” In American culture, many well-known celebrities have a prominent tooth gap–Madonna, Jack Black, Eddie Murphy, Willie...Read More

About 10% of the populations brushes their teeth correctly. If we were talking about bathing or general hygiene, I bet people would really be saying “ew!”. However, it is just as yucky to slack on your oral health. Proper brushing can prevent tooth decay, cavities, plaque build-up, and bad breath–which leads to less missed work...Read More

  Fluoride is one of those highly debated health topics these days, with many people who feel that it has well-established benefits for our health and wellness, while others worry about its possible side effects. At All Smiles Care, we feel that it is important to be well-informed and comfortable with your health decisions. The...Read More

Amalgam fillings, the silver fillings that contain mercury, have been a controversial subject for quite some time now. We all know that high levels of mercury can damage our health, but for years it seemed that people didn’t think amalgam fillings posed any threat. That outlook is slowly but surely changing. These fillings have been...Read More

How can a problem with your jaw cause headaches and migraines? Sometimes it can be difficult to know the difference between normal headaches and migraines. Determining the cause of the pain can help to find an appropriate treatment that will eliminate the pain rather than just cover it up. Doctors sometimes overlook a common cause...Read More