by PMA Dental Care | Jun 12, 2015 | Education
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LAID BACK in our dental chair wondering what the numbers mean that your dentist or hygienist calls out while examining your gums? They’re readings of the gum pocket depths in your mouth, and they’re an important part of monitoring your gum health....
by PMA Dental Care | May 8, 2015 | Blog, News
NATIONAL SMILE MONTH 2015 kicks off on May 18th but we’ve started early. You might be surprised by the amount of sugar in some of the drinks you are drinking and to give you an idea we’ve set up a little competition. Win A Prize In the waiting room we have...
by PMA Dental Care | May 1, 2015 | Blog, Notes
YOUR MOUTH SAYS A LOT… Even when you’re not speaking. It can tell us if you’ve been brushing and flossing. It also provides clues about your overall health. Dentists have been aware of this for a long time. Lately, an increasing number of general...
by PMA Dental Care | Apr 17, 2015 | Education
SWISH, GARGLE, SPIT – simple, right? Mouthwash is usually seen as an addition to your oral health, the cherry on top of your hygiene routine. But are you using the right kind, and are you using it correctly? Cosmetic Mouthwashes Mask Bad Breath Most people think all...
by PMA Dental Care | Apr 10, 2015 | Education
OUR DIET IS FULL OF HIDDEN SUGARS and no amount of preventive care or fluoride can stop tooth decay. We need to help ourselves with some care about what’s in our diet. Sugary Foods Cling To Our Teeth And Cause Cavities When sugar clings to teeth, bacteria feeds...