Keep Calm and Floss On
On August 2nd, this New York Times article was published and caused quite a bit of controversy in both the dental community and with the general public. While it is not conclusive in its findings, the overarching claim is that flossing may not be as beneficial as once thought. As dental professionals, we take very […]
What a Deep Cleaning Can Do For You
You’re a good person – you pay your taxes, pick up litter, and make it to the dentist every 6 months. Now you’re being told you may need a deep cleaning…but don’t you clean your teeth every day? And isn’t a deep cleaning what the dentist always does? Not quite, although we know it can […]
Dangers of Crunchy Munchies
Easter means many things to different families everywhere, but one thing that remains consistent is the appearance of candy! Whether it’s hidden in eggs or just passed around, it comes at a nice nearly halfway mark in the year from Halloween. Sweets make for some excellent treats, and there is no reason not to indulge […]
Dental Health and Pregnancy
-Pregnancy changes a lot about the female body, which is no surprise considering all the physical and hormonal effects that take place over the course of those 9 months. All that considered, the profound connection between pregnancy and dental health can still be a shock to many.
How Osteoporosis Affects your Oral Health
Osteoporosis isn’t a new discovery, or a disease unheard of by many. That being said, many people don’t realize how closely tied to your oral health it can actually be.
All you need to know about WISDOM… Teeth!
Wisdom teeth are considered to be a third set (upper and lower jaw) of molars. They typically appear during your last few teen years and early twenties. There are some people who are lucky enough to experience no problems what-so-ever with their wisdom teeth. If they are developing in the proper position and not causing […]
#LifeHacks: Alternative Uses for Everyday Dental Items
Life Hacks – The Dental Edition! Today we’re sharing our office’s best tips, tricks and secrets to making difficult tasks easy and fixes for the most annoying problems. Get ready to have your mind blown because ALL of these use dental related items! Denture Tabs Did you know they can also be used to help […]
Health Issues That Can Affect Your Teeth
People with gum disease have a 40% increased risk of developing a chronic health condition. Bacterial build up on your teeth and gums give you a greater probability of infection which may then spread throughout other areas of your body.
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Oral cancer is nothing to take lightly. Causing one death every hour, there will be approximately 45,750 new cases diagnosed this year alone.
3 Tips to Spring Out of the Winter Blues!
Happy Spring 2015 As we move out of winter, you may be changing your frame of mind from “Snuggly winter days…” to “Time for spring cleaning!” Have you ever considered a dental spring cleaning? If you can spring clean your home, why not your teeth?! Here are three easy points to focus on: Healthy eating […]