Aura Family Dental Blog
3 Common Misconceptions About Flossing
October 21, 2024
We know it can be difficult to get in the habit of flossing regularly. After all, your mouth can feel pretty fresh after just brushing, enough to fool you into thinking it's totally clean
Sealants Really Do Prevent Tooth Decay
October 14, 2024
Sealants have long been a routine part of preventive dental care for children. Since at least the 1970s, sealants have been placed on children's teeth in order to prevent cavities and decay.
What Does It Take to Be a Dentist?
October 7, 2024
As a patient, you may wonder exactly what qualifications you need in order to poke around other people’s mouths! Many people don’t know exactly how much time and preparation goes into learning dentistry.
Three Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
September 30, 2024
Bad breath can be a notoriously sneaky and therefore embarrassing issue. You might not even know you have bad breath until your loved ones are ducking away when you go in for a kiss!
Do Charcoal Teeth Whitening Products Work?
September 23, 2024
One of the most popular ones we’ve seen lately is using activated charcoal paste to whiten teeth. Some video bloggers are claiming amazing teeth whitening effects, but many patients are wondering whether this technique really works.
Three Bad Habits That Are Terrible for Your Teeth
September 16, 2024
Oral bad habits and compulsions continue into later childhood or develop in adulthood, which can pose risks to your dental health. Here are a few habits that you should nip in the bud.
Interpreting the Rainbow of Tooth Stain Colors
September 9, 2024
While tooth stains don't come in all the colors of the rainbow, they come in a few, and they each may mean something different about the condition of your smile and what you can do about it.
Three Dental Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
September 2, 2024
Your mouth has many ways of letting you know that something has changed or may be wrong. Nevertheless, when we ask patients whether anything is bothering them about their smile
Dentures for Newbies
August 26, 2024
Getting your first set of dentures can be a life-changing experience...for the better! If you've decided to replace your missing teeth with dentures, you're well on your way to smiling naturally again and enjoying your favorite foods.
What to Do About Wisdom Tooth Pain
August 19, 2024
Wisdom tooth pain is a fairly common complaint and is often the result of these third molars coming in during a person's late teens or early adulthood. However, it is also common for wisdom teeth to become impacted










