How do I know if I have dry mouth?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2025
Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read More
To use or not to use mouthwash; that is the question
- posted: Apr. 16, 2025
A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read More
When is the best time to floss?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2025
At Steven M. Erlandson, DDS, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which the doctor will tell you, is Read More
Oral Piercing: What you should know
- posted: Apr. 02, 2025
If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Steven M. Erlandson, DDS wants Read More
Toothbrush Care
- posted: Mar. 26, 2025
You found the perfect toothbrush! The bristles are soft, to avoid irritating your delicate gum tissue. The angle of the bristles is perfect for removing plaque. The handle is durable Read More
Eat Well, Feel Good, Smile Better
- posted: Mar. 19, 2025
Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we Read More
Which type of mouthwash is best?
- posted: Mar. 12, 2025
Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush Read More
Famous Teeth throughout History
- posted: Mar. 05, 2025
We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read More
Why it’s Important to Leave Us Reviews
- posted: Feb. 26, 2025
At our office, the doctor and our team do all that we can to make sure that your experience with us is the best it can possibly be. However, there’s Read More
Toothbrush Arts and Crafts
- posted: Feb. 19, 2025
When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read More
Great Gifts for Grandparents
- posted: Feb. 12, 2025
Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, Read More
I brush my teeth regularly. Why do I need to floss?
- posted: Feb. 05, 2025
Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read More
How to Properly Store Your Toothbrush
- posted: Jan. 29, 2025
Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read More
Which mouthwash should you use?
- posted: Jan. 22, 2025
Although using mouthwash is certainly not the equal of brushing and flossing, it does have benefits for your dental hygiene. If you use mouthwash regularly, you should find out which Read More
Brushing: Before or after breakfast?
- posted: Jan. 15, 2025
In a perfect world, we would all jump out of bed ready to greet the day with a big smile and a toothbrush close at hand to clean our teeth Read More
Xylitol: A significant factor for improving your oral health
- posted: Jan. 08, 2025
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so Read More
