by PMA Dental Care | Sep 18, 2015 | Notes
BRUSH TWICE A DAY for two minutes. That’s the advice we dentists give our patients, but how many of us actually follow that advice? See how you compare to the average person! From a recent poll: 49% of men brush their teeth only once a day. 57% of women brush...
by PMA Dental Care | Sep 11, 2015 | Education
GOING OFF TO UNIVERSITY or college often drastically changes a young adult’s normal at-home routines. They’re often more interested in parties and studies. Brushing and flossing, making healthy eating choices, and keeping up with routine appointments can...
by PMA Dental Care | Sep 4, 2015 | Education
THE BACTERIA IN OUR BODIES vastly outnumber our human cells! And no matter how much we brush, floss, or rinse, our mouths will always be home to billions of microbes. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing! Different types of bacteria keep others in check, and...
by PMA Dental Care | Aug 14, 2015 | Education
YOUR NIGHTLY BRUSHING ROUTINE wouldn’t be the same without the taste of minty-fresh toothpaste. But toothpaste wasn’t always minty or soft. It used to be a lot less pleasant to use. The First Toothpaste The ancient Egyptians around 5000BC created what is...
by PMA Dental Care | Jul 10, 2015 | Education
PEOPLE WITH DIABETES are aware of the challenges it brings to managing their lifestyle. Effective diabetes management requires frequent blood sugar checks, careful dietary planning, and close monitoring of other symptoms. The Link Between Diabetes and Gum Disease But...
