National Gum Care Month: Why Healthy Gums Are the Foundation of a Healthy Smile
When most people think about their dental health, they focus on their teeth. They want a brighter smile, fewer cavities, and fresh breath. But one of the most important parts of your smile is often overlooked: your gums. September is National Gum Care Month, making it the perfect time to give your gums the attention […]
Is Your Mouth Making You Sick? Understanding the Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health
Most people think of brushing and flossing as a way to prevent cavities and keep their smile looking its best. While that’s certainly important, your oral health can have a much bigger impact than many people realize. Your mouth is closely connected to the rest of your body. In fact, researchers continue to study the […]
Gum Disease: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We Treat It
When people think about oral health, they usually think about cavities. While cavities are common, gum disease is actually one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. The surprising part is that many people have gum disease without realizing it. September is National Gum Care Month, making it the perfect time to learn […]
Keep Your Smile Summer-Ready: Oral Health Tips for a Memorable Season
As the warm weather rolls in and vacation plans come to fruition, it’s essential to remember that maintaining good oral health should be a part of your summer checklist. While summer brings an abundance of outdoor fun and indulgences, it’s important not to neglect your smile. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of […]
Your Prescriptions and Your Oral Health
MOST MEDICATIONS come with a list of possible side effects, some of which effects that impact your oral health. Even when medications have nothing to do with your teeth or gums, these side effects are common, so it’s helpful to know what you can do to balance necessary medications with maintaining a healthy smile. Oral […]
Can How We Breathe Affect Our Teeth?
Thanks to the influence of the show Stranger Things. You may have heard the insult “mouth-breather.” If possible, avoid mouth breathing and breath through your nose. Consider mouth breathing a backup plan, not our primary way of breathing. Mouth breathing has adverse health effects in short and the long term. The Short-Term Effects of Mouth […]
Never Forget That Teeth Are Not Tools
TEETH have many uses, from helping us speak clearly and chew our food, to forming the structure of our faces. Teeth also make up our smiles! These are the uses our teeth are for, but when we use them as tools for other jobs, we risk causing severe damage to them. Teeth Do Not Make […]
The Short and Sweet of Oral Health
There are many names for sugar which makes it easy to hide where we’d least expect it. Molasses and maltose? Sugar. Corn syrup and sucrose? Sugar. Honey and agave nectar? They’re sugar too! We Consume a Jaw-Dropping Amount of Sugar Sugar is added to 74 percent of packaged foods, and the average American consumes 57 […]