Jack Ringer, DDS

Floss first, then brush. 🦷🪥

This article breaks down why the order matters and how flossing before brushing may help remove more plaque and let fluoride reach between the teeth more effectively.

Small habits can make a real difference for your smile and gum health.

Read here: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a69993165/dentists-say-right-order-floss-brush-teeth/

Should You Floss or Brush First? Here's What Dentists Recommend Here's how to make your oral hygiene routine more effective.

Efficient, friendly, and technologically-advanced dentistry is what we are proud to provide. 🤍🦷🫶

Your teeth notice what you snack on. 🍎

Some foods help support stronger enamel and a healthier mouth, while others can feed bacteria, stick to teeth, or raise your risk for cavities over time.

This article breaks down the best and worst foods for your teeth — and offers simple swaps that can make daily choices a little more smile-friendly. 😊

See which foods make the list:
https://www.health.com/condition/oral-health/best-and-worst-foods-for-your-teeth

Foods To Eat and Avoid for Healthy Teeth Foods for healthy teeth, like dairy and high-fiber foods, can prevent tooth damage. Avoid citrus fruits and candies that can erode enamel and encourage cavities.

A warm welcome is part of the experience. 🤝💙

From the moment you walk through our doors, our team is here to make your visit feel personal, comfortable and genuinely cared for. Whether you’re here for preventive care, a cosmetic consultation or a bigger smile transformation, you can expect thoughtful attention at every step.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Anaheim Hills office.

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Can coconut oil reverse gum disease? 🥥🦷

A new fact-check explains that while coconut oil may have some potential as a supportive addition to oral care, the evidence does not show that it can reverse gum disease on its own. Healthy gums still depend on consistent brushing, flossing, professional cleanings, and treatment when needed.

A helpful reminder: natural remedies should support your routine — not replace dental care.

Read the article:
https://www.theweek.in/news/health/2026/07/21/fact-check-can-coconut-oil-really-reverse-gum-disease.html

FACT CHECK: Can coconut oil really reverse gum disease? From reversing gum disease to transforming oral health, how much of the viral claim stands up to scientific scrutiny?

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Brushing your teeth can do more than protect your smile. 🪥

New research suggests that daily toothbrushing may help reduce the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia by lowering the amount of harmful bacteria in the mouth.

It’s a simple reminder that oral hygiene supports whole-body health every day, and especially when the body is healing.

Read the article:
https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/brushing-your-teeth-daily-could-prevent-hospital-acquired-pneumonia/

Brushing your teeth daily could prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia A simple improvement in oral care for hospitalised patients reduced the risk of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia by 60 percent, a trial of 8870 patients in three Australian hospitals has found.   Patients with non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia are eight times more likely to die ...