We frequently hear from healthcare providers and fitness experts that we should drink more water. Water performs many essential functions in the body and helps us stay healthy. Does this also apply to the teeth? Absolutely! This week’s blog will cover some important oral health benefits that you can receive from drinking more water. Supporting […]
We grow up hearing that sugar is bad for our teeth. We assume that people who have “bad teeth” consume large amounts of sugar. Sugar is certainly one of the most important factors in the cavity process. This week’s blog will help you understand the role sugar plays, and how you can protect your teeth […]
At the start of a new year, many people make New Year’s resolutions. These are commitments to change something in your life, whether stopping a bad habit, starting a good habit, or simply trying something completely new. The most common resolutions relate to improved health. Many people resolve to exercise consistently, eat healthy, and lose […]
We understand that many people are still uncertain about the safety of dental visits. While we are certain that your visiting us is safe, we do want to communicate important information to those of you making the choice to postpone dental appointments during the pandemic. It is important for you to understand the warning signs […]
We think it is pretty safe to say that 2020 has been a stressful year all around. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our culture, our economy, and our everyday lives. Stress can manifest itself physically in the human body in various ways. The manifestation we, as dental professionals, most commonly see is teeth […]
We know that Halloween might have looked a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. We also know that for most people, whether you went trick-or-treating or not, you probably have a lot of excess candy lying around this week. Like good parents, we are certain you’ve confiscated your kids’ candy in order […]
As we finish out National Dental Hygiene Month for October, we want to draw attention to a topic that matters to all of us: bad breath. More than ninety percent of bad breath originates in the oral cavity, and one hundred percent of it is the result of smelly gases produced by bacteria. This is […]
As we continue in the theme of National Dental Hygiene Month, this week we are covering an important term you may hear your dentist or dental hygienist say when discussing your oral health. The measurement of any pockets around your teeth provide important information about the health of the supporting structures of the teeth. This […]
Each year, the month of October carries the designation of National Dental Hygiene Month. All month long, we will focus on the importance of both dental hygiene and our wonderful dental hygienists. Why a whole month, you may ask? Because dental hygiene is the most important aspect of great oral health! The Importance of Dental […]
Mouth sores are terrible. They cause pain when you eat, drink and speak. They can affect people of all ages. There are some people who tend to develop an ulcer every time they see the dentist or accidentally bite their lip, cheek or tongue. If you or a loved one suffer from mouth sores, here […]
