Hitek Dentistry Blog
Helpful information for you and your family about oral health
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...
What Causes Dry Mouth?
Symptopms of Clinicaly Diagnosed Dry Mouth And Throat Dry mouth, known medically as “xerostomia”, is a condition wherein a person consistently does not have enough saliva to keep his or her mouth and throat moist. Though few people realise it, dry mouth is more than...
How to Manage Wisdom Tooth Pain
Managing Wisdom Tooth Pain Prior to having your wisdom teeth removed, you can manage the pain by: Using a mouth rinse: You can make a simple and effective mouth rinse at home by mixing a cup of warm water with a teaspoon of salt, then stirring. Swish the rinse in your...
How To Brush Your Teeth With Braces Infographic
Brushing Your Teeth With Braces Braces don't just look awkward—they often feel awkward, too: Though they are sometimes necessary to ensure an aligned bite and beautiful smile, they can make routine tooth care difficult, particularly for young children. Taking extra...
Does A Root Canal Hurt?
Is Root Canal Procedure Painful? The root canal procedure itself is usually painless as your dentist will completely numb the tooth being treated before he or she begins the root canal. Many people erroneously associate root canal treatment with extreme pain as it...
Does Novocaine Have Any Side Effects?
Curious if novocaine has any side effects? Read our oral health blog or consult with one of our dental care experts about our state of the art dental equipment .