These days there are an almost overwhelming number of toothpaste varieties crowding the aisles at your local pharmacy. Every major brand has multiple product lines. They boast different types of whitening, formulas that target issues like enamel or gum disease, and even unique ingredients like charcoal or coconut oil. With all these available options, which is going to be best for you? At Dental Wellness Phoenixville, we want to help simplify your decision, so we’ve…

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Cancer can occur anywhere in the body, including your mouth. Any part of your mouth can be affected, including your lips, tongue, gums, the roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. Oral cancer is fairly common, but if it’s caught early on, it’s usually very curable. What is an oral cancer screening? Do you need one?

Chances are you’ve heard it time and time again — you should be flossing as part of your dental routine. And we definitely don’t disagree! It’s an important part of your preventative routine to make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy. To help make your flossing as effective as possible, we’ve put together this quick guide of proper flossing technique.

The Set-Up

How much floss thread would you guess that you need to properly floss your…

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If you’re thinking about putting off a filling, think again! Delaying important dental care can result in further damage–even tooth loss. We know that our patients live busy lives and can’t always come back to have a cavity filled as soon as it’s been discovered. In this post, we’ll let you know how long you can wait before you’re putting your teeth at risk.

The Goal of a Filling

First of all, you should know what a

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Most people want a smile that’s at least a little bit whiter and brighter. When you’re happy with your teeth, you live life with less self-consciousness and smile with more confidence. Here are five ways to achieve a sparkling smile.

• Quit all tobacco (or don’t start)

Chewing tobacco and smoking cigarettes not only damage your overall health, they also change the color of your teeth. The nicotine and tar soak into your teeth’s enamel, staining them. If you smoke or…

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