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As October is upon us, the grocery store aisles are filling with candy. We thought we’d help encourage you to a more tooth friendly Halloween this year. We are starting this series of blog posts with a list of the worst candies for your teeth. Sticky Candy Sticky candies, such as caramel and taffy, pose […]

Last week we discussed what you should know about oral cancer. This week we will go more in depth about what the risk factors are for oral cancer and what you can do (if anything) to help decrease your chances of being diagnosed with oral cancer.  Tobacco Use Tobacco, in all it’s forms, is

When you have a tooth that has been compromised, whether from decay or fracture, restoring it is the only way to save it from further trauma. A direct restoration, such as a composite filling, works well for teeth with minimal decay, but for more extensive decay and fractures these direct restorations can compromise the integrity

This week we will be discussing the differences between three different electric toothbrushes: Oral B, Sonicare, and Rotadent. All of them are excellent options and will keep your smile healthy and beautiful if used correctly. We recommend different brushes for different people, so read through this post to find out which electric toothbrush would work

When toothbrushes were first introduced in 1930, consumers didn’t have an option as to which toothbrush to choose. Nowadays the market is inundated with different toothbrushes. We have gone over which electric toothbrushes we recommend, but what about manual toothbrushes?  If you choose to use a manual toothbrush you don’t have to worry about

Last week we discussed the candy that you should try to stay away from this Halloween. This week we’ll discuss “tooth friendly” candy. “Tooth friendly” candy is candy that is better for your teeth than some of the other options of candy on the market. Xylitol Candy Xylitol is a natural sweetener that can be

April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, so we here at Stephens Dentistry are going to do our part to help raise oral cancer awareness. An estimated 8,000 people will die from oral cancer this year. The main reason that mortality rates are so dismal for oral cancer is because it often goes undiscovered. As with

Do you hate flossing? Then perhaps a Waterpik is a better option for you. Today we are going to present the differences between flossing and using a Waterpik. Both mechanisms are good for removing food from between teeth, but there are pros and cons to each.  Flossing Pros: Flossing is the best way to mechanically

When considering different types of orthodontics available, one of the first questions many people ask is “What is the difference between traditional braces and Invisalign?” We want to provide an answer to help you on the path to a straighter smile.  Moving Teeth All orthodontics involve moving teeth through pressure and friction. The differences evolve

Oral cancer can be a very debilitating disease. As we have said in past posts, the average survival rate for late detection is 5 years. For those who do survive, there are several different methods of treatment that they can expect. Today we are going to do a general overview of the treatment options as