Dr. Lisa Toaldo Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Wishing you a happy and safe Easter Sunday.

Take Care of Your Tongue Tackle bad breath every time you brush -- take time to brush or scrape your tongue, too. Your tongue plays host to the bacteria that help cause bad breath, so giving it a scrub, or using a tongue scraper daily, can help reduce odor-causing compounds.

Dentist’s Day is an annual professional holiday celebrated on March 6. The date of March 6 was chosen because presumably on this day in 1790, American dentist John Greenwood, who served as George Washington’s personal dentist, invented the first known dental foot engine.

Regulate Your Acid Reflux If you have acid reflux, you'll want to get it under control to help preserve tooth enamel and oral health. Common foods and drinks that trigger reflux include chocolate; alcohol; caffeinated drinks like soda, coffee, and tea; garlic and onions; dairy; tomatoes; citrus fruits; mint; and spicy, fatty, or fried foods.

Say Cheese for White Teeth! The casein and whey protein in cheese can help keep your tooth enamel in top form by reducing demineralization. A bonus: Cheese also has vital, tooth-building calcium. Don't forget to include vitamin D in your diet, which helps your body absorb calcium. A few vitamin D-rich foods include milk, egg yolks, and fish.

Replace Your Toothbrush Toothbrush bristles fray, flatten, and wear over time. To help keep your smile bright, replace your manual toothbrush every three or four months; for electric toothbrush heads, follow the manufacturer's advice. Feeling sick? Avoid harboring germs by replacing your toothbrush at the beginning and end of your illness.

Floss First or Brush First? Some experts say that the order in which floss and brush doesn't matter. Others point out, though, that flossing first makes brushing your teeth more effective by removing food that gets trapped between teeth. If handling floss flusters you, look for floss holders at the drugstore. When it's time to brush, angle bristles 45-degree at the gum line, then brush gently, moving the brush back and forth. Then, rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash to help get rid of any leftover plaque.

You have so many good reasons to keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy. Their sparkling smiles. Being able to chew for good nutrition. Avoiding toothaches and discomfort. And new research suggests that gum disease can lead to other problems in the body, including increased risk of heart disease.

Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in during young adulthood. Your dentist or specialist may recommend removal to prevent problems or for others reasons.

Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. Tooth decay can occur when the baby is put to bed with a bottle, or when a bottle is used as a pacifier for a fussy baby.

Gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. It is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth, and is a major cause of tooth loss in adults.

Who is the father of dentistry? Pierre Fauchard Pierre Fauchard (1678 March 22, 1761) was a French physician, credited as being the "father of modern dentistry". He is widely known for writing the first complete scientific description of dentistry, Le Chirurgien Dentiste ("The Surgeon Dentist"), published in 1728.

Prepare For A Dental Appointment: Discuss Dental Problems: Bring a list of oral health questions you may have for your dentist and/or hygienist. Discussing dental issues before they become dental problems with your dentist can help determine preventive treatment and may keep you from having to make a dental emergency appointment in the future.