Archive for the ‘oral hygiene’ Category

Do You Really Need a Dental Cleaning?

Going to the dentist isn’t always a fun or exciting activity. However, it is crucial for maintaining your oral health and keeping your bite strong. By visiting your dentist in Columbus, GA, regularly, you help combat plaque buildup and identify…

Sugar and Your Oral Health

Excessive sugar is not only bad for your physical health but your oral health. Eating too much sugar can contribute to problems like cavities and gum disease. Learn more about the links between sugar and oral health and how we…

Maintaining Your Oral Health

Patient safety is always our top priority, which is why we are adhering to ADA and CDC guidelines as we reopen. Our Columbus, GA dental team also wants to remind our patients to continue to take care of their teeth…

How Do I Floss Correctly?

You may already be brushing your teeth twice daily as recommended by Dr. Albert Caves of Columbus GA and dentists worldwide. This is fantastic and you should definitely keep it up. However, even doing that is not enough to stave…

Does Charcoal Toothpaste Actually Work?

Activated charcoal is a featured-ingredient in many commercially-available products such as face wash, makeup, and now even toothpaste! It is advertised as a way to naturally whiten tooth enamel but does it actually work or is this just a sales…

Toothbrush Care 101

Your toothbrush is inside your mouth for four minutes every day, so you need to make sure it’s clean, stored properly, and know when to retire it. Dr. Albert Caves of Columbus GA encourages you to take a look at…

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

This month take a moment to assess you oral cancer risk and make sure you have a routine dental appointment scheduled with Dr. Albert Caves, which includes an oral cancer screening with Velscope technology. Oral cancer continues to be a…

Clean up your smile in honor of National Dental Hygiene Month!

In celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month, Columbus dentist Dr. Albert Caves and his staff remind us of the importance of maintaining good oral health as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Our dental health can have an affect- good…