Since we live by the beautiful ocean, let’s keep our kids' dental hygiene in theme with that. FlosSeas flossers feature colorful sea animal shapes, with high quality nylon floss to prevent breakage. Contact our office for more details!

Proper flossing is just as important for your dental health as brushing regularly. Flossing, you see, cleans food and plaque that builds up between teeth and below the gumline, key areas that brushing simply cannot reach.

Cities have been adjusting the fluoride levels in water since 1964. Since that time, fluoridation has dramatically improved the oral health of tens of millions of Americans. Community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay, but you may not be drinking as much fluoridated water as you may think. If bottled or home-purified water is your main source for drinking water, you may be missing out on this extremely safe and effective mineral that prevents tooth decay.

Of course, using toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Approval is a good source of fluoride, but optimal levels of absorption can only be achieved if you use it as directed: brushing twice a day for two to three minutes each time.

At our office, you can receive professionally applied topical fluoride during your next dental checkup. This is extremely important for people who are at high risk for tooth decay, including children, people with less than perfect oral hygiene, people undergoing orthodontic treatment, and people with weakened enamel due to lifestyle choices or genetic factors. If you have any questions regarding fluoride, please feel free to ask us at the office. We want you to have the healthiest smile possible.

Did you know that your diet may have an unfortunate side effect? A low carb diet, such as the Atkins plan, can cause “dragon” breath. Coffee and alcohol can also trigger mouth odor.

Always looking out for you…If you have any other questions about how your diet may affect your oral health, give us a call or ask at your next appointment!

~ Dr. Erini

Everyone wants fresh breath, but I bet you didn’t know that drinking tea may be helpful. Tea contains polypehnols, a plant chemical that helps curb bacterial growth… hence fresher breath!

Valentine’s Day is here! Did you get sweets from your sweetheart? It’s once again time to remind all of our patients to be extra careful when choosing those candies and treats!

All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth, as well as braces if you’re wearing them! Did you know sour candies can be acidic to your teeth, and actually wear down the enamel that protects them? This can cause tooth decay and cavities! Sour and fruity candy, such as Starburst and Skittles, are the worst for your teeth since these candies have a low pH value, which is known to ruin enamel.

We recommend softer treats, such as soft chocolate or peanut butter cups, or melt-in-your-mouth foods. Those who indulge should make sure they brush and floss between teeth, as well as at the gum line. Make sure to schedule your regular cleaning and check up appointment!

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Dr. Erini Redmond’s office

Bad Breath...Yikes, nobody wants it. If you know someone with bad breath or halitosis, a complete dental evaluation is what Dr. Erini recommends. Dental decay or gum disease may be the cause. It can be treated!

Give our office a call to schedule an appointment!

Forever Fresh,
Dr. Erini

Thinking about getting an oral piercing? Dr. Erini Redmond warns you to think again...There are many different complications with oral piercings, which include:

1. Infection
2. Swelling
3. Pain
4. Cracked Teeth
5. Nerve damage
6. Loss of taste
7. Blood poisoning

Did we give you enough to think about? Take it from Dr. Erini, this is not as "cool" as it looks.

Always looking out for you!

~Dr. Erini

Well, Halloween is almost here and somehow candy infiltrated our home before the frightful night even arrived. I will admit I’m guilty of indulging my children with candy throughout the year (yes, the dentist’s children eat candy)!

Having said that if you think your child may have developed a cavity (whether the result of Halloween indulgences or otherwise), please give us a call to schedule a checkup. Even temporary baby teeth need to be properly cared for, as tooth decay can affect permanent adult teeth as well.

Bugs and Hisses (xoxo) to you,

Dr. Erini Papandreas Redmond

Dr. Erini Redmond knows nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth, courtesy of WebMD.

Let’s start with brushing regularly. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is vital to a healthy mouth. Make sure you softly brush all the surfaces of your teeth.
Next on the list is flossing daily: a simple daily flossing between teeth clears away plaque before it can cause damage and can also clean plaque at the gum line. Plaque is known to reach the spaces between teeth.

Also, evading a trip to visit Dr. Redmond is probably not a great idea is probably not a great idea. Let’s say you brush and floss daily. You’re still at risk for plaque. With time, the plaque hardens and turns into tartar. Consider visiting Dr. Redmond at least twice a year or as recommended, and you have a lower chance of getting cavities or losing your natural teeth.

You’ll also want to stop avoiding those fruits and veggies. Believe it or not, there are foods out there that play a key role in keeping plaque off our teeth. They include apples, carrots, cucumbers and other raw fruits and vegetables. You can still eat these types of fruits and veggies if you’re wearing braces, but be sure to cut them up into bite sized pieces to avoid breaking off brackets.

Finally, before you pick up that candy bar, remember to not give in to your sweet tooth. Consuming sugary drinks or eating candy or other junk food allows sugar to stick to our teeth. The bacteria, then, becomes plaque, which turns into acid and damages our teeth. Avoiding these five bad habits keeps your plaque in check and your mouth as healthy as can be.

If you have any questions, give us a call or ask us on our new Facebook!