Protect Yourself Against Oral Cancer
If there were a quick and painless way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the mouth of someone you love, would you ask them to try it? What if that person were you? …
Should I Brush Before Flossing?
The age-old question – should you floss before or after you brush your teeth? If you asked any one of our team members, you just might get a different answer on this …
What You Need To Know About Crossbites
Normally, when a parent brings a young kid to the dentist, the last discussion they’re expecting to have is one focused on braces and orthodontic appliances. Yet, even as young as three …
What Are the Effects of Soda on Teeth?
What Are the Effects of Soda on Teeth? Ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay? Well, the effect of soda in …
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
Ever look at a photo of yourself from only a few years ago and ask yourself, “Huh, were my teeth looked a bit brighter back then?” We definitely do. Coffee and red …
Electrical or Manual Toothbrush?
This is one of our most frequently asked questions! Our answer? It’s not the brush that matters, it’s who’s doing the brushing. Let’s break that down. The goal of tooth brushing is to …
How to Know if You Have a Cavity
According to the National Institutes of Health, the most prevalent health condition after the common cold is tooth decay. It’s more than likely that if you haven’t already had a cavity, you …
Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
Some of the most common questions we get at Orange Beach Family Dentistry have to do with dental x-rays: Are they safe? Why do I or my kids need them? And how …
Proper Brushing Technique FAQs
Mouth open or mouth closed? After lunch or after dinner? Flat or at an angle? We brush our teeth twice every day (at least we are supposed to!), but who knew it could be this …
Reasons You May Have A Dry Mouth
We all know drinking water is good for your health. And when you’re feeling dehydrated, there’s nothing better than a tall drink of ice-cold water to dampen that dry mouth of yours. …