An Egg-cellent Experiment

For Children’s Dental Health Month, we conducted a 14-day “egg experiment” at Relaxation Dentistry. Typically I would conduct the experiment in a grade school classroom so children can see how various beverages affect their teeth enamel. In this experiment, the egg shell represents tooth enamel.

What’s in your Toothpaste: Part 2

If I’m not swallowing toothpaste, do the ingredients really matter?

You may be wondering why avoiding toxic toothpaste ingredients is so important when toothpaste isn’t in your mouth for very long, and even when it is, you certainly don’t swallow it.

What’s in your toothpaste?

If I’m not swallowing toothpaste, do the ingredients really matter?

You may be wondering why avoiding toxic toothpaste ingredients is so important when toothpaste isn’t in your mouth for very long, and even when it is, you certainly don’t swallow it.

Do You Really Need Your Teeth Cleaned Every Six Months?

Here are a few things to consider… Having your teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months allows the hygienist to remove stains and plaque from your teeth that your tooth brush and floss might miss. The missed plaque eventually hardens on the teeth into tartar. Inadequate removal of tartar (especially below the gumline) can be irritating […]

Holiday Traditions

Holiday traditions – every family has them. From Santa arriving Christmas Eve to going to midnight mass, right down to the meal you share and what time it’s served. The RD team shares a few of their favorite family traditions of the season.   Krista, RDH:  “One of our family traditions is getting up and […]

Our Gratitude List

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to share with you some of the things we are thankful for here at Relaxation Dentistry. From wonderful relationships to simple amenities that make life better, there is a lot to be grateful for!   Dr. Jenny Ruoho:  “I am always thankful for my health and the health […]