by Accent Dental Group | Oct 20, 2021 | Health Care
Halloween is a ton of fun every year, and it’s right around the corner! We love the costumes, the decorations, and the local events, but we’re a little wary of all that candy. Sugar isn’t just tasty to us; the harmful bacteria in our mouths love it. If you want to...
by Accent Dental Group | Sep 21, 2021 | Health Care
We all brush our teeth. Well, hopefully, all of us. However, there is more to brushing your teeth than the frequency (ideally twice a day)! The condition of your toothbrush is also vitally important to ensuring your teeth and gums are healthy and strong. Don’t be...
by Accent Dental Group | Aug 12, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Braces, Invisalign
While everyone desires a smile that shows off straight, even teeth, misalignment isn’t purely a self-esteem issue, but a potentially serious health issue. Improper chewing can lead to digestive problems, and because our teeth are an important part of speech, poor...
by Accent Dental Group | Jul 21, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Flossing
Most of us have gotten the same message from our dentists since we were kids: in addition to brushing, you have to floss. Despite our dentists’ recommendations, studies suggest that most people take brushing more seriously than flossing. Only two percent of people...
by Accent Dental Group | Jun 29, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Health Care
You’ve probably heard of gum disease, but you might not quite understand how prevalent it is. According to data from the CDC, almost half of adults age 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and this percentage rises to 70% for those age 65 and older. Also known...