Did you know… 75% of Americans will experience gum disease at some point in their life? Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease can be easily managed, prevented and treated. What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis occurs when plaque, which contains bacteria, builds up on teeth and produces toxins that irritate the gums. Signs of gingivitis […]

Brush 2mins 2x/day Help your kids brush their teeth 2min2x — 2 minutes each time, twice a day — for healthier teeth, good breath, fewer cavities, and to avoid painful dental problems. The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives recommends that you help or watch over your kids’ brushing until they’re 8. Once your child’s […]

Fluoride Facts Fluoride is an important tool in your quest for good oral health. It helps to strengthen and even rebuild your tooth’s enamel. You may receive fluoride from several sources — your toothpaste, mouth rinses, fluoride treatments from your dentist, and even your drinking water. Your dentist can help make sure you are receiving […]

You can’t see them, feel them or taste them, but your mouth is home to entire colonies of microorganisms. While most of these tiny oral bacteria do us no harm, there are other species in the mix that are disease causing and can affect our health and need to be controlled with a healthy diet, […]

More on the Mouth The most common problem affecting gums and teeth for people with diabetes is gum disease. But diabetes also makes you prone to other mouth problems. Oral Infections An oral infection is a cluster of germs causing problems in one area of your mouth. Here are some warning signs. Swelling or pus […]

Say cheese! The calcium and phosphorous found in cheese is healthy for your teeth — it reduces the pH level in plaque and re-mineralizes the enamel. 60% of people who don’t know that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal a heart attack-especially in women Each person’s set of teeth is unique […]

When your dental hygienist says you have calculus on your teeth, have you ever wondered exactly what is calculus? According to Wikipedia the following is a very descriptive definition of calculus.   In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid […]

In recent news many people may have heard that there is questionable benefits regarding flossing your teeth. We here at Hastings Family Dental Care strongly believe that flossing your teeth and/or using an interdental cleaning tool is vital to a healthy mouth. Beware if any dentist tells you that you don’t need to floss. As dental professionals we care about […]

Yes. A soft-bristled toothbrush works well to clean full or partial dentures. There are also brushes specially designed for cleaning dentures, which have bristles arranged to fit the shape of the denture. Avoid hard bristles which will damage the surface of the denture. Denture cleaners, hand soap, mild dishwashing liquid or mild toothpaste are suggested for […]

Kid Stuff Cheese Whiz 2g per 30g serving (2 tbsp) Kraft chunky peanut butter 1g per 15g (1 tbsp) Honey 16g per 15g (1 tbsp) Heinz ketchup 4g per 15g (1 tbsp) Classico pasta sauce 6g per 125mL Sugar in fruits Sugar content (g/100 gram food) Peaches, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids 18.64 […]