There are dozens of toothpastes on the market, all promising to give you a bright, shiny smile and protection from cavities. Which toothpaste ingredients deliver on their promises, and which should you avoid? This handy guide to toothpaste ingredients will help you narrow down your selection. Of course, you can always ask your Fioritto dentist...
With summer in full in swing, Clevelanders are spending more time outdoors. Whether you’re tossing around a frisbee, playing in a softball league, skateboarding or rock climbing, a mouthguard should be your favorite new accessory. Everyone can benefit from using a mouthguard, even for casual recreation. About one-third of all injuries to the mouth and...
Wondering how you can care for sensitive teeth? Tooth sensitivity can be caused by a number of factors such as infection, decay or injury, and it can interfere with everyday activities. Consider these great solutions to find relief from sensitive teeth: Use the right toothpaste One of the best ways to treat tooth sensitivity is...
Brushing your teeth is the cornerstone of good dental health, but should you be using a manual brush or an electric one to clean your teeth? Electric toothbrushes have been on the market since the 1960s, and they provide significant benefits over their manual counterparts. They use a vibrating or rotating motion to remove plaque...
Taking care of elderly or disabled loved ones is rewarding, but can also be challenging. You may be responsible for managing many of their needs, including their oral health routine. Oral health can dramatically affect a person’s overall well-being therefore, it is important to ensure their dental hygiene is a top priority. Thanks to arthritis...
If you’ve ever had a cavity, chances are it appeared on your back teeth. While it’s rare to develop a cavity in your front teeth, it can happen. Below, we’ve covered everything you need to know about front teeth cavities, including how to treat and prevent them. What causes front teeth cavities? When sugars, acids...
The holidays are joyous occasions, but they can also be stressful as we try to create the “perfect” experience for our families. As a result, your dental health may take a bit of a backseat. Perhaps you eat that extra candy you normally wouldn’t, or you enjoy that second glass of red wine. We’re all...
Smoking can lead to a myriad of health issues, including lung disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also cause major damage to your oral health, which is why most dentists strongly encourage their patients to stop smoking. Dental problems associated with smoking include bad breath, tooth discoloration and an increased...
What You Need to Know About Diabetes and Oral Health The CDC estimates that 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, while an additional 88 million have elevated blood sugar levels that cannot yet be classified as diabetes. There are two forms of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. In short, a person with type 1 diabetes...
Halloween is just around the corner, which means fun costumes, scary decorations and, of course, plenty of candy. While sugar-filled candy is always a staple of Halloween, there are ways to avoid painful cavities and other dental problems resulting from too much candy. Let us help protect your children’s teeth this Halloween with the following...
