by Rauch Family Dentistry | Mar 2, 2020 | Dental Hygiene, Oral Health
One simple search for the best toothbrush yields a plethora of choices that can boggle the mind. So how do you know which one to choose? Here are some ways you can narrow it down to find the best toothbrush for you! Non-negotiables Every toothbrush should have soft...
by Rauch Family Dentistry | Feb 3, 2020 | Dental Care, Dental Health, Oral Health
Although it is tempting to skip out on things we don’t like, such as exercise, unwanted tasks, or that family dinner you just can’t get out of, one thing that you shouldn’t skip is a regular check with your dentist. Dental exams are crucial to good oral health, and...
by Rauch Family Dentistry | Apr 22, 2016 | Dental Health, Oral Health
Some of us know mouth sores and canker sores all too well. You feel one coming on and you know you’re doomed for a week of painful eating and brushing, and sometimes downright misery. But what remedies can treat these unwanted sores, and potentially prevent them...
by Rauch Family Dentistry | Mar 23, 2016 | Oral Health
Called xerostomia by the professional name-givers, dry mouth occurs when saliva production is halted or inhibited. Dry mouth can be caused by several different factors, and it’s often an side effect of medication. More than being an inconvenience, a chronically dry...
by Rauch Family Dentistry | Mar 2, 2016 | Oral Health
Methemoglobinemia — quite the mouthful, isn’t it? But what exactly is this condition, and why should it concern you, especially in a dental setting? Methemoglobinemia is a rare blood disorder where an abnormal amount of methemoglobin is produced. Methemoglobin is a...
by Rauch Family Dentistry | Jan 13, 2016 | Oral Health
For several years, people have argued over whether or not fluoridation of public water sources is safe and has the best interests of the public in mind. Water fluoridation is the addition of chemical fluoride to community water supplies for the sake of reducing the...
