How Oral Health Influences the Body
Happy 2018! New Year’s resolutions are not as popular as they once were, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make changes to your everyday life. Now is always the right time! Did you know oral health affects your overall health? It’s important to brush and floss daily along with dental check-ups every 6 months. Poor […]
Navigating the Holiday Table
Can you believe it; the holiday season is already here! It’s time to start digging out family recipes, decorations, and all those holiday goodies buried in your closet. Schedules are everywhere from family gatherings to local festivities. Peppermint, gingerbread, and pumpkin are holiday classics! What is your favorite holiday dish? We all know that sugary […]
Modern vs Historical Dental Practices
Did you know barbers were the go-to people for concerns about your teeth? In the past, they not only groomed your face but also extracted and whitened your teeth. It wasn’t until 1840 that the first Dental college, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, opened. Today, the United States has over 60 schools and dentistry […]
10 Ghoulish Dental Disorders
While most of us love a good horror story, in the world of dentistry, sometimes the truth is more frightening than any Hollywood flick! Curl up and dig in to 10 of the creepiest dental ailments you have ever heard of: Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Tooth Enamel Disease Amelogenesis Imperfecta is a congenital disease. Causing small teeth […]
5 Tips & Tricks for Teeth Grinders
Bruxism, the medical term for teeth grinding and jaw clenching, affects both kids and adults. While often caused by high levels of stress, Bruxism can also be triggered by a misaligned bite and sleep disorders. Regardless of your underlying issue, here are a few tips and tricks to help: Take Notice – though out the […]
4 Foods Horrible for Your Teeth
Even those with outstanding oral hygiene can fall victim to a few unknown cavity causing culprits. Some of our favorite treats, while seemingly healthy, can be responsible for tooth stains, bad breath and other forms of mouth destruction. Most tooth-conscious consumers already know to limit sugar and steer clear of things like soda and hard […]
4 Risk Factors of Gum Disease
The mild form of gum disease is Gingivitis. This is where plaque and other byproducts irritate the gums.
3 Summer Treats for a Healthy Smile
Look for small, healthy swaps, and embrace the delicious fresh options summer can bring to your family’s table.
Is Your Medicine Cabinet Damaging Your Smile
You don’t have to live with painful, unhealthy teeth!
Root Canal Post Treatment Care
Post treatment care is essential for the health and longevity of your tooth after a root canal. Luckily, the care is not complicated. A tooth that receives appropriate endodontic treatment followed by proper care can last as long as your natural teeth. It is normal to feel tenderness at the site of the root canal […]