Are you taking the time to brush your pearly whites at least twice each day? This basic oral hygiene step is vital to removing harmful plaque and oral debris, such as food particles, from causing your smile to have tooth decay or gum disease. Today, Dr. Raymond del Castillo would like to give you some useful pointers on brushing properly. ... read more »

Your tooth enamel is composed of dense mineral structures that give your teeth the ability to bite off, chew and grind hard foods. Every day the acidic nature of certain foods and beverages, as well as the bacteria in your mouth, can minutely erode these mineral structures. This is known as demineralization. The most effective way to counter the effects... read more »