Your dental hygiene can tell you a lot more than if your teeth are white or straight. Your mouth is the key to the rest of your body. A healthy mouth can lead to a healthy body. Or, if you are noticing some unhealthy characteristics of your mouth, it might not stop...
Getting your 6-month cleaning appointment can be a hassle. Especially if you are extremely busy and the only time you can find time is during a holiday. Is it worth it to schedule out an appointment if all the dentist is going to do is clean them? I mean if you brush...
Fluoride is a mineral naturally found in rocks, soil, water, plants, and air. Not only does it help to sustain the planet it helps to prevent cavities on your teeth. Read more about it...
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Of all the times a dental emergency can happen, it always tends to occur at THE worst time… Going to bed. Yup, let’s trip in the dark and chip a tooth. About to go on your honeymoon. Nah, how about a killer toothache before you board that plane. A friendly...
Is your fear of going to the dentist getting in the way of fixing that agonizing toothache? Then you might have dental anxiety. And you’re not alone. No matter how many times the hygienist tells you that the polisher is just going to “tickle your teeth,”...
Do Babies Go To the Dentist? “Should babies go to the dentist?” or “when should I bring my baby to the dentist?” are both questions we hear from mothers of infants quite often. At our iGrin clinic, we see children of all ages on the daily. We...
Do you take pumpkins and pumpkin spice a little overboard every fall? US TOO! And here’s why…Pumpkins can be beneficial to your dental health and hygiene. They contain a multitude of vitamins and minerals that can be deemed as a friend to your overall oral health!
The most common issues we see at ProGrin Dental are bacteria related. We encourage the use of specific take-home products, but often times our patients like to go a more holistic route. We have several DIY essential oils that we recommend to rid the mouth of bacteria,...
What does “organic” mean? Organic dairy means that over 95% of the product should be free from the following: Certain Pesticides (some approved ones are allowed) Chemical fertilizers/ dyes Genetic engineering Irradiation Antibiotics GMO When choosing milk...
One of the most common ailments we see at ProGrin Dental are toothaches. Toothaches can be extremely painful and made even worse by hot or cold substances such as ice cream or hot tea. Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental usually likes to look at the individual patient for...
