DID YOU KNOW THAT OCTOBER IS DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH?  In honor of Dental Hygiene Month, the team at Grandview Dental Care presents a few basics!  What a cavity is The word “cavity” gets tossed around a lot. Do you know exactly what a cavity is, and what causes them? Here’s a very short refresher course. Cavities are hollows left in your teeth when decay happens. Decay, or “dental caries” is actually an oral disease—a bacterial infection in your mouth. When this bacterial infection builds up on your teeth, it forms plaque. Having this bacteria doesn’t necessarily mean you have tooth decay. But when the bacteria interacts with … Continue reading →

The Internet is loaded with DIY tooth whitening “tips” and “tricks”. We thought we would share what we suggest when it comes to whitening your teeth along with sharing a link on the downside to diy teeth whitening At your next dental appointment ask for us to give you your current “shade” from our tooth shade guide.  This will serve as a benchmark to your tooth whitening efforts.  You can refer back to this shade at future appointments to determine if it’s time for a tooth whitening touch up. The most economical and effective way to whitening your teeth is … Continue reading →

How can you tell if you have bad breath? Watch the first 20 seconds of the video for an easy test that anyone can do. Brush, Floss, …clean your tongue? Everyone has heard to brush their teeth 2 times a day, floss, and use antiseptic mouthwash but cleaning your tongue? Yes Columbus Ohio people, tongue cleaning is an essential part of keeping your whole mouth clean. Many people struggle with bad breath whether they know it or not. People spend money all the time on breath fresheners, gum, and candies to help aid in freshening their breath. Well save your … Continue reading →

February is Children’s Dental Health Month! As a hygienist I see a lot of adults struggling to floss as their daily routine. As we all know childhood habits follow us to adulthood so be sure to implement flossing in your child’s brushing routine. The following brush and flossing video shows you how to properly brush and floss your child’s teeth. A little tidbit I have learned is when flossing my kids it is easier if they lay on the ground with their chin up so that I can do it properly and they don’t complain (whine) of their neck hurting … Continue reading →

Is Your Dry Mouth More Than Just an Occasional Problem? Grandview Dental Care Can Help Most people experience a dry mouth at some point in time, usually during a cold or the flu. Unfortunately, there are situations when the dryness becomes a persistent problem. If and when that occurs, it’s best to seek professional help from your physician—and your dentist. The reduced saliva flow that causes dry mouth, also called xerostomia, can result in a host of problems, from a sore throat and burning sensation to difficulty swallowing, chewing and digesting food. It can also cause tooth decay. Fortunately, the … Continue reading →

My new favorite product that was just released is for all those dry mouth sufferers… Colgate Dry Mouth Relief Mouthrinse! Most people are not even aware they suffer from dry mouth syndrome until it is really bad. If you are a person who takes any type of medication,  research the side effects and the majority of them cause dry mouth symptoms. You might think “big deal if I have a little dry mouth”  but it is a big deal. Dry mouth can lead to burning mouth syndrome, increase risk of cavities, increase bad breath, and sticky plaque deposits along cheeks … Continue reading →

Spotlight on our patient Tommy Meet the moodiest Housewives!  Need a little Medicated, Hot & Bothered, Bitchy, or Tipsy in your life?  Owner and creator of the brand, Tommy Delp, brings Housewife drama to Ohio’s capital city and beyond!  His Housewife candles are hand-poured, 100% natural soy, perfectly fragrant, and perfectly priced. These candles make the perfect “girlfriend gift” for many occasions or a nice treat for the individual.  Men buy them too! Please visit www.themoodyhousewife.com to learn more about this exciting Columbus, OH based business. Which Housewife are you? If you would like to be part of our “Patient … Continue reading →

If I have periodontal disease why doesn’t it hurt?  This is an excellent question, and one that we get a lot at our Columbus, Ohio dental office. I try to relate periodontal disease to how my patients think about monitoring their blood pressure. If you are not checking your blood pressure you may not be aware that your blood pressure is high until it’s really high and you wind up in an emergency situation.  High blood pressure “doesn’t hurt” until it’s too late. Periodontal disease doesn’t hurt either but if you put off dental care until it hurts, you risk … Continue reading →

When I graduated from high school, I still was not sure what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. So instead of thinking of a career, I chose to think about what type of lifestyle I wanted in the future. Three very clear choices came to mind. First, I knew I wanted to be a mother and get married someday. Secondly, in case I did not find Mr. Right, I wanted to be able to support myself financially. Lastly, I wanted to love going to work everyday. Where in the world would a career allow me to … Continue reading →

Do you have a parent or loved one that has not been taking care of their teeth?  There are several things you can do to help.  You are never too old to take care of your smile!  For some people eating is one of the pleasures of life.  It’s difficult to eat when your teeth are missing or they hurt. The risk of tooth decay in the population over 65 is greater than the under 14 population.  The elderly are more prone to tooth decay for a variety of reasons. 75% of older adults take at least one prescription medication … Continue reading →