Oral Health

Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Providence Dental recommends traditional floss or dental tape....

Today’s Providence Dental post focuses on an interesting article that appeared recently on Science Daily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral...

I’m Steven Do DDS of Providence Dental in Las Vegas. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a...

You would never consider running a red light on a busy Las Vegas street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are risky for your oral health. I want to share with you some common habits...

Most Las Vegas adults have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to...