Did you know keeping your teeth and your retainer clean helps prevent cavities and infection? Bacteria uses food particles to help create cavities. Clean teeth and clean retainers help keep teeth and smiles beautiful and healthy, so here are 6... More
September is National Gum Care Month and Casey Freelove of KAHI Radio sat down with Dr. Beau Ulrich of Auburn to discuss gum care. “As you get older, health conditions can have a huge affect on overall gum health, your... More
There is a growing trend to use activated charcoal to “naturally” whiten teeth. DIY teeth whitening methods are sweeping social media platforms where influencers like YouTube user Mama Natural readily and endorse others to brush their teeth with charcoal based... More
When you describe a perfect smile, do words such as brilliant, gleaming and 100-watt come to mind? A photogenic smile – the whiter, the better – certainly has become a cosmetic ideal. We’re willing to do just about anything to... More
Do you ever spit out blood when you brush or floss? If you do, you could be seeing the early stages of gum disease, or gingivitis, as it’s commonly known. Luckily, if caught in the early stages, gum disease is... More
Though typically associated with “the growing years,” orthodontic braces are becoming increasingly common in those patients entering “the golden years.” Following the nationwide upward trend in plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures among patients over 65, more seniors are finding an... More
Dr. Megan LeCornu sat down with the Hometown Station to discuss orthodontic treatment at any age. With a variety of new options available, adults can opt to skip metal braces and choose from several alternatives instead. “Nowadays there’s better options... More