posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so Read more

posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more

posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused Read more

posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

At Gateway Dental & Implant Center, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which the doctor will tell you, Read more

posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more

posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

At Gateway Dental & Implant Center, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit Read more

posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, Read more

posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Our pets are a valued part of the family, but dogs and cats are not regularly known for their minty-fresh breath. Did you know that bad breath can be a Read more

posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more

posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read more

posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and Read more

posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

While they may sound refreshing, especially after participating in sports activities or after a jog, recent studies suggest that energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, thus elevating your Read more

posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read more

posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Your feedback is very important to us at Gateway Dental & Implant Center. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve Read more

posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read more