The Top 5 Foods to Eat for Better Oral Health Proper nutrition and a well-balanced diet are essential to good overall health. They’re also key components of good oral health. While you probably already know that you can limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks to help protect the health of your teeth. But…
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Learn How Candy Affects Your Teeth It’s October which means it’s not only a spooky season, but it’s also Halloween candy season. In other words, the stuff that gives dentists nightmares. No, we love Halloween candy, too, but it’s important to understand how candy affects your teeth so that you can enjoy it responsibly without…
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Celebrate Office Manager Appreciation Month With Us September is Office Manager Appreciation Month. At Cardinal Dental, we like to celebrate by showing how much we appreciate our office managers and office staff. Additionally, we like to use the month to remind everyone how invaluable these members of our team are to every aspect of our…
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How to Care for Your Gums September is National Gum Care Month. At Cardinal Dental, we use the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of healthy gums and to educate our patients about the proper way to care for their gums. Consider the following tips to maintain the health of your gum tissue, teeth,…
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Should You Be Caring for Your Tongue? Most people know that they should be brushing and flossing their teeth every day. When it comes to caring for our tongues, however, the recommended advice isn’t quite as straightforward. The tongue, with its rough surface, holds roughly half of the bacteria living inside the mouth, and leaving…
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Am I Flossing Correctly? Brushing your teeth twice a day is the first and probably the most important step in caring for your oral health. You should, however, also be flossing daily. Flossing helps to remove plaque and bacteria from in between the teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach, and flossing is an integral tool…
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Do I Need Mouthwash? Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting the dentist for regular dental cleanings are the most essential things you can do to protect your oral health. There is, however, also mouthwash available for use, and most households have a bottle in the medicine cabinet or under the sink. But do…
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How to Calm Anxiety Before Visiting the Dentist It’s estimated that 36% of the population experiences some form of dental anxiety, with an estimated 12% suffering from extreme fear. For many, the fear and anxiety are enough to keep them from visiting the dentist regularly for preventative care and treatments. As a result, their oral…
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Top 3 Tips to Get a Brighter Smile During National Smiles Month May 16th through June 16th is officially National Smiles Month 2022. At Cardinal Dental, we’re celebrating by helping our patients feel proud and happy to show off their smiles. One simple way to create a more beautiful smile that makes you happy to…
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Am I Using the Right Toothpaste? Taking a trip down the oral care aisle of any pharmacy or store can be a bit overwhelming because there are so many different products to choose from, and, if you care about the health of your teeth and gums, then you want to make sure you pick the…
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5 Things to Know About Root Canals May is root canal awareness month. Although many people are already aware of root canals, there are lots of misconceptions about the treatment. For example, there is a nasty (and inaccurate) rumor that root canals are very painful. During May, our dental office is taking the opportunity to…
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Understanding Laser Gum Therapy and Its Benefits At Cardinal Dental, we provide our patients with several treatment options for periodontal disease (gum disease), a bacterial infection of the gums. If you have received a periodontal disease diagnosis, it is essential that you begin treatment right away because gum disease not only causes several oral health…
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