by Chapnick Dental | Apr 1, 2015 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health, Periodontal Health
News CAN I REMOVE TARTAR FROM MY TEETH AT HOME? Tartar is a byproduct of plaque – a biofilm that naturally forms on the teeth. This calcified substance can prove very hard to remove at home, particularly when it is allowed to form underneath the gum line. Your best...
by Chapnick Dental | Feb 17, 2015 | Dental Health, pediatric dentistry
News AT WHAT AGE SHOULD I TAKE MY CHILD TO THE DENTIST? Your child’s first pediatric dentistry visit should be around their first birthday. Even if your child has only one or two teeth, these visits play an important role in both their current oral development and...
by Chapnick Dental | Dec 15, 2014 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health, general dentistry
News THE IMPORTANCE OF BIANNUAL GENERAL DENTISTRY VISITS Many people, not faced with acute dental problems, don’t understand the importance of biannual general dentistry visits. After all, if no pain is present and teeth and gums look healthy, visiting the dentist can...
by Chapnick Dental | Nov 3, 2014 | Blogs, Dental Health, Periodontal Health
News MODERN HABITS INCREASE GUM DISEASE RISKS A new study conducted by periodontists at King’s College London has found that ancient peoples had lower instances of gum disease. For this study, researchers looked at teeth from skulls dating back to c. 200-400 BCE,...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 27, 2014 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health
News TRICK OR TREAT TEETH With Halloween just around the corner, there’s a good chance you and those you love will begin enjoying a bevy of sweet, sticky treats – and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. However, when you find yourself indulging in sweeter...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 14, 2014 | cavities, Dental Health
News GETTING INTO THE HABIT OF FLOSSING Flossing is one of the most effective ways to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Flossing once daily is good, but twice daily is optimal – though many people have a difficult time getting into this habit. There are a number of...
