Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth at bay, including: Brushing your teeth after every meal with a fluoride toothpaste Flossing every day after a meal Avoiding
Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in West Chester or Cincinnati, OH and relaxed, we
As a patient at Cassinelli and Shanker, your opinion matters! Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and now we want to know, what do you think we should blog about? Perhaps there’s a treatment you’ve
It’s a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so common that it even has its own name, pagophagia. We’re not talking about a slushy or shaved ice (although those
Many patients underestimate the importance of wearing their retainers after their braces come off, but it is one of the most critical post care practices to keep your teeth in alignment. Why spend all that time, energy, and money to straighten your teeth when you don’t plan to keep them
If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Cassinelli and Shanker would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will be handy to have with you at all times while you are out of town. They include: Toothpick, flosspick,
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team have covered five of the top foods to keep your teeth and gums healthy! 1.
These days it’s becoming more and more common to see adults at our West Chester or Cincinnati, OH office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically pleasing for all ages, but adults have certainly
