Altadental Dental Home Providing Modern And Transparent Dentistry 2017-08-22T20:59:37Z https://www.myaltadental.com/feed/atom/ WordPress https://www.myaltadental.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-New_Altadental_transparent_background_-1-32x32.png Altadental <![CDATA[9 Foods That Damage Your Teeth…]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2801 2017-08-22T20:59:37Z 2017-08-22T20:59:37Z Did you know some of our daily favorites cause damage to our oral health? Click below to read an informative article from our friends at MouthHealthy.org.... Source: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/nutrition/food-tips/9-Foods-That-Damage-Your-Teeth

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[The Importance of Oral Health for Older Adults]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2538 2016-03-15T06:56:07Z 2016-03-09T01:12:12Z  As the old adage says, with age comes wisdom. And as we all grow older, certain health concerns earn our full attention. One of those concerns is the importance of oral health for seniors. We all only get one set of permanent teeth, so it's crucial to take care of them for our entire lives.According to the Washington Dental Service Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[How Do I Maintain Good Oral Health in My Senior Years?]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2535 2016-03-15T06:56:18Z 2016-03-09T01:11:03Z Oral Health For Seniors How Do I Maintain Good Oral Health in My Senior Years? Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper home care and regular dental checkups. No matter what your age, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy by brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly for professional Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[Taking Care of Teeth Article | Seniors | Colgate®]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2532 2016-03-15T06:56:59Z 2016-03-09T01:10:30Z No matter what your age, you need to take care of your teeth and mouth. When your mouth is healthy, you can easily eat the foods you need for good nutrition. Smiling, talking and laughing with others also are easier when your mouth is healthy. Tooth Decay (Cavities) Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. By taking good care of Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[Four Ways to Keep Up Good Dental Hygiene As You Get Older]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2529 2016-03-15T06:57:06Z 2016-03-09T01:09:44Z Four Ways To Keep Up Good Dental Hygiene As You Get Older by Amy Freeman Good dental hygiene and oral care habits are important at any age. But as you get older, you might find yourself wondering if your dental routine needs some tweaking, or if certain life changes have also caused changes in your mouth. Whether you have all Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[Bright Teen Smiles Article | Teenagers | Colgate® Oral Care Information Teenagers]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2526 2016-03-11T15:56:59Z 2016-03-09T01:08:55Z How Can Teens Keep Their Smiles Bright? The best way for teens to enjoy a nice smile and healthy teeth is to continue the good oral habits started early in childhood. Whether or not you wear braces or other orthodontic treatment, it is important to:Brush twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque. Plaque is the main Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[Teen Oral Hygiene Article | Teenagers | Colgate®]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2523 2016-03-09T05:29:41Z 2016-03-09T01:07:43Z Oral Hygiene And Your Teenager Teenagers can be tough on their teeth. They may be so busy with school, jobs, sports and social activities that they don't find time to brush. They also tend to eat a lot of junk food. Combine the two and you've got a situation ripe for tooth decay. Not surprisingly, many teenagers develop a lot Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[Healthy Lunch Ideas When You Can’t Brush Your Teeth]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2520 2016-03-15T06:57:16Z 2016-03-09T01:06:43Z Healthy Lunch Ideas When You Can't Brush Your Teeth by Eliza Martinez It's not a bad idea to brush your teeth after lunch, but most people don't think about it, or aren't prepared with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Most dental professionals recommend two daily brushings, so you don't have to be too concerned that you aren't cleaning your teeth after Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[Baby Teething: Signs and Treatment]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2517 2016-03-15T06:57:22Z 2016-03-09T01:05:24Z Baby Teething: Signs And Treatment by Emily Boge, RDH, BS, MPAc One of your baby's milestones during his or her first year of life is the appearance of the first tooth, yet baby teething can be a scary time for parents. Often baby can become cranky or irritable as he experiences tooth eruption. Soothing baby as he copes can be Continue Reading

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]]> 0 Altadental <![CDATA[How Long Should a Baby Use a Pacifier]]> http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2514 2016-03-15T06:57:32Z 2016-03-09T01:04:41Z How Long Should A Baby Use A Paciferby Emily Boge, RDH, BS, MPAc Binkie, Paci, Cork, Plug, Soothie, Dummy — the pacifier has had many nicknames and has been used by parents all around the world since the 1600s. The original intention behind the object was to "pacify" the child during nonfeeding periods and to calm him enough to fall Continue Reading

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