Hitek Dentistry Blog
Helpful information for you and your family about oral health
Finding Clues to the Past in Neanderthal Teeth
Dental plaque is a modern day pain, causing problems like gingivitis and tooth decay if not properly dealt with. But researchers have recently discovered a positive use for plaque -- providing clues and insights into the distant past of our species. A group of...
Dental Concerns for Menopausal Women: What You Need to Know
Menopause can have certain effects on your teeth inclduing sensitivity. Learn more about how to maintain and combat the oral symptons caused by menopause from our dental clinic.
How to Care for Baby’s Teeth: When to Start Brushing & More
Caring for Baby’s First Teeth Your little bundle of joy didn’t come packaged with instructions, and many new parents may feel overwhelmed with making sure they’re taking proper care of their child at every stage of life. Managing your child’s oral health is very...
Five New Year’s Resolutions Your Dentist Wishes You’d Make
For many people around the world, the New Year is a time to re-examine our lifestyles and work on incorporating healthy habits into our daily routines. Popular resolutions focus on losing weight, quitting smoking, and saving more money. But while we focus on becoming...
New Study Shows e-Cigarettes Harm Gum Tissue
Are E-cigs Bad for Your Teeth? Many people think of e-cigarettes as healthier alternatives to traditional tobacco use… but new research shows that this concept may be nothing more than smoke and mirrors. Since vaping is a relatively new habit, there’s been a lack of...
Suffer From Dental Anxiety? Scientists Find Genetic Link to Dentist Fear
If You Suffer From Dental Anxiety, It May Be Genetic Are you terrified of going to the dentist? Maybe it’s time to cut yourself some slack. New research has indicated that dentist-related anxiety could actually have a genetic cause. If the thought of the dentist gets...
Does Flossing Really Work? Learn Why That Study You Heard About is Way Off
Oral hygienists recommend frequent flossing to keep your teeth healthy. Learn more about how flossing works to in our preventative dentistry blog.
What You Should Expect with Partial Dentures
Hitek Family Dental offers a variety of affordable dentures procedures including partial dentures. Learn more about partial dentures and book a procedure here!
How to Choose a Dental Surgeon: 5 Questions You Must Ask
Needing a dental procedure? Our board certified oral surgeons recommend asking these five questions to a dental surgeon before scheduling a procedure here.
Understanding Enamel: How to Make Our Teeth Stronger
Enamel, the substance that covers the outside of our teeth, is the hardest material in our bodies. Made of mostly of minerals, this translucent coating protects our teeth and gives them the strength to crush, chew and tear the many different foods we eat. Our enamel...
How to Calm Kids at The Dentist Office: Cartoons
Children and Fear of The Dentist Let’s be honest: no one likes going to the dentist. Many full-grown adults still harbor a great deal of stress and anxiety over the whole ordeal of an hour or two in the dentist’s chair, and it’s only worse for children, who don’t have...
Sensitive Teeth Pain: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
If you have ever taken a bite out of an ice cream or sipped from a hot mug of tea and felt a sharp, deep ache erupt immediately in one or more of your teeth, you're already all too familiar with the pain of having sensitive teeth. Fortunately, there's no need to...
Dental Stats & Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Curious about how to maintain your oral health? Hitek Family Dental Care details all the dental facts and stas that will blow your mind.
Alternatives to Braces for Adults
Teeth Straightening Options One of the things we all learning on the way to becoming an adult is the importance of a first impression. And the appearance of our teeth goes a long way in that regard. An even, healthy-looking set of pearly whites helps us project a...
Do “Water Flossing” Tools Like Waterpik Really Work?
Do water flossing tools like waterpiks work better than flossing? While there are many oral health benefits, learn more about flossing from our preventative dentistry experts.
What Really Happens If You Skip Brushing At Bedtime?
Not Brushing Your Teeth Before Bed? Do you brush your teeth before you go to bed? Always? Without fail? If you can answer an unequivocal “yes,” you’re in the majority -- but just barely. According to a recent poll in Britain, 45% of adults admitted to sometimes...
When Sugar-Free Doesn’t Mean Good for Your Teeth
As much as we all enjoy junk food and sugary beverages, most people try to stay away from them, conscious of the negative consequences too much of them can have our teeth, waistlines and general health. But sadly, the “healthier” alternatives are rarely as good for us...
How Long Should You Brush Your Teeth?
For optimal oral health, you need to be frequently brushing your teeth every day. Learn how long you should brush your teeth from our oral health services professionals.
How Many Teeth Do Humans Have?
Did you know that adults and children have a different number of teeth and need to maintain their oral health differently? Learn more from our family dental clinic.
Wisdom Teeth Surgery Questions Answered
Here's Our Answers to a Number of Common Wisdom Teeth Questions Though not everyone will need wisdom teeth surgery, extraction is often recommended to prevent future issues. It is best to have wisdom teeth surgery performed before the teeth have erupted (while you are...