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Category Archives: Oral Hygiene

  1. Smile — It’s Good for You!

    woamn smiling, and taking a selfie

    At Breezy Bay Dental, we’re in the smiling business. Not just because we love teeth, though. That’s part of it, of course, but as it turns out, smiling is actually good for you! That’s right: The very instinct that kicks in when you’re a toothless infant has both health and social benefits. Here are just…

  2. Help Your Child Establish Good Oral Hygiene Habits

    family brushing teeth together

    If you play your cards right, your child will grow up with a full set of beautiful teeth. The road to good dental hygiene starts early, though. If it were as simple as placing a toothbrush in each child’s hand and letting them go to town, all kids would have great teeth. The truth is,…

  3. Your Toothache Is Telling You Something!

    woman with a tooth ache

    When we’re in pain, we tend to treat the symptoms instead of questioning the cause. It seems so easy to just take an anti-inflammatory medication and just move on with life. The problem is that pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is wrong, and as tiny as those teeth are…

  4. Put Down That Sports Drink!

    man drinking a sports drink

    It gets awfully hot in Florida, so staying hydrated is a must. This is particularly true if you’re involved in athletics or any kind of outdoor activity. We don’t want to stand between you and your electrolytes, but you may want to think twice before you start chugging that sports drink. At Breezy Bay Dental,…

  5. Happy Easter – Here comes the candy.

    3 cadbury easter eggs

    The staff at Breezy Bay Dental want to wish all of you a very Happy Easter. We would be remiss in our duties if we didn’t remind you that while Easter is a time of great celebrating, good food, family, and fun, it’s also the high holiday of sugar ???? Peeps: colored sugar chicks –…

  6. How do I choose the best mouthwash for me?

    close up of woman's mouth with a sardine in it

    Oral hygiene is extremely important and choosing the best mouthwash for your dental needs is not only important to your teeth but to your overall heath. Regular brushing and, of course, flossing is a must but adding a good mouthwash rinse to your daily routine is also essential. Brushing and flossing help get rid of…

  7. Over-brushing – Can there be too much of a good thing?

    woman over-brushing her teeth

    Dentists estimate that as much as 80% of the population may be guilty of over-brushing their teeth. Many of us brush away tooth structure and wear away our teeth using a toothbrush. We may also be brushing incorrectly and/or brushing with the wrong toothbrush. When a toothbrush is made, the bristles are cut to the…

  8. Happy New Year to You and Your Teeth

    close up of two champagne glasses at new years

    2016 is set to wrap up in just a few days and the last big parties of the year are being planned. Many of us will go out and celebrate the end of this tumultuous year at the homes of friends, at local pubs and eateries or just at home watching the ball drop. There…

  9. Brushing Those Pesky Wisdom Teeth

    happy family with perfect white wisdom teeth

    All too often, we are told by our dentist that our wisdom teeth must come out because they are just too hard to brush properly and keep clean. Although this article is not a cure-all for cleaning hard to reach places in your mouth, here’s a helpful hint. You can reach those teeth that are…

  10. Your Teeth Go With You To Holiday Parties!

    table full of sweet treats at holiday parties

    So, it’s that time of the year. The parties are starting. The holiday office party, the church potluck, all the gatherings at people’s homes and businesses that you have to attend. And at every one, there will be cookies, cake, eggnog, and lots of…   SUGAR. Yes, it’s all yummy and we want you to…