
Oral Care for Infants and Toddlers
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive CareWhile it’s a common misconception that baby teeth don’t matter, that's not the case! Even though baby teeth will eventually fall out, keeping them healthy makes eating and talking easier, helps to shape your child’s face, and ensures that…

Valentine’s Day Treats To Make Your Teeth Happy
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareWhile Valentine’s Day may have started as a holiday to just give a card or flowers to your loved ones, it’s turned into a massive day for celebration. For many people, Valentine’s Day means showering the ones they love with chocolates,…

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Teeth
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareMany New Year’s resolutions focus on health, like losing weight, eating better, and prioritizing mental health. If you plan on taking steps to become a better you in 2025, be sure to add improving your oral health to your goals. Making small…

Give A Gift To Brighten A Smile This Holiday!
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareThe holidays are here, and if you are in search of a gift for the person who has everything or needs one or two small things to even out the Christmas stockings, look no further. Vacendak is here to save the day with our list of top dental-related…

Top Six Causes of Bad Breath
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareWith the holidays approaching, you'll be socializing with family, friends, and coworkers. Between figuring out what to wear, finding something to bring as a host/hostess gift, and dealing with traffic, the last thing you want to worry about…

The Connection Between Oral Health and General Health
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareBrushing and flossing do more than keep your teeth clean; they also contribute to your overall health. The mouth is the gateway to the body and is home to many forms of bacteria. While not all types of bacteria are harmful, when too much of…

Should I Use Mouthwash?
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareYou know brushing and flossing daily is essential to maintaining clean teeth. But what about mouthwash? Should this extra step be part of your daily routine? Read on to learn more about why you might consider mouthwash, the types available,…

Seven Tips for Dealing with Sensitive Teeth
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareDo you find yourself wincing with tooth pain when you sip hot coffee or take a bite of an ice cream cone? Or do you find brushing your teeth to be uncomfortable? These are classic signs of sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity usually occurs when…

What to Do in the Event of a Dental Emergency
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareDo you know what to do if you wake up in the middle of the night with an unrelenting toothache or your child bursts through the front door with a chipped tooth? Sudden tooth pain or injury can be painful and stressful, so it’s important to…

Five Tips for Buying a Toothbrush
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareDid you know that if you follow dental guidelines to brush for two minutes twice a day, you’ll spend 1,460 minutes brushing your teeth each year? That’s quite a long time, so you want to make sure that the toothbrush you use is comfortable…

Four Effective Solutions for Sensitive Teeth
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareHave you ever taken a bite of an ice cream cone or sipped your morning coffee only to have your teeth ache with pain? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans—one in eight people to be precise—suffer from tooth sensitivity. Tooth…

Healthy Summer Snacks for Your Teeth
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareOn a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot like a cool, refreshing treat. Unfortunately, many of the go-to summer treats—like ice cream, popsicles, and iced coffee—are full of sugar. Too much sugar can be harmful to your teeth. Why? It all…