James Shearer, DMD

Keep your teeth clean this Easter season by following a few helpful tips: 1) Try to brush after sugary treats; 2) Drink water to rinse away some of the sugar on your teeth; and 3) Choose chocolate over chewy candies Cute photo from www.iheartgoldenretrievers.com

Wishing everyone a happy holiday! Don't forget to treat yourself this year to your best smile!

Wishing everyone a Happy Cavity-free Halloween!

Proper oral hygiene requires ten minutes of brushing and flossing every day, while the average adult spends two or three minutes total.

Don't forget to schedule your 6 month check-up.

Do you have a tooth that's decayed to the point of being unstable? When this happens, a regular filling may no longer be an option. Instead, a crown may be a more permanent solution.

One of the best ways to keep a bright and beautiful smile is to visit a dentist at least twice a year for a professional teeth cleaning.

Should a toothbrush always be replaced after a bout of cold or flu? Not necessarily. If the toothbrush is more than 3 months old than it should be replaced. However, a new toothbrush can be sterilized with boiling water or a run through the dishwasher.

Old superstitions about teeth which have been around for hundreds of years include: people with pointy teeth should not be trusted, overlapping teeth is a sign of one who is "closed-mouthed" and a space between the two front upper incisors is a sign of great wealth.

Are you aware of the amazing benefits of the apple? Apples are actually a natural remedy to bad breath. Apples have plenty of pectin, which controls food odors. In addition, apples cause the body to produce more saliva, and more salvia usually helps to control the bacteria that lead to bad breath.

Archaeologists have recovered artifacts dating back to 3000 B.C. that were used as primitive toothbrushes. The first type of toothbrush was nothing more than a twig that was chewed on and manipulated to remove food.