Cavity Prevention & Info, Proactive Dental Care
Tis the season for indulging! Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the holidays can be a test for even the most disciplined person. Between your unthinkably tight holiday schedule and the temptations of unhealthy food and drink options, keep in mind certain...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Proactive Dental Care
A good rule of thumb is that if the food you’re eating can stain your clothes, it can also stain your teeth. Unfortunately, for many of us, some of these foods and beverages are things we enjoy every day. We don’t always spill our coffee, but we keep that stain...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Geriatric Dental Tips, Treatment Info & Tips
In a previous blog, we discussed the link between gum disease and heart disease. In the last decade, research points to the undeniable ties between oral health and overall health. For senior citizens, the topic of oral health is especially important. Basically, it is...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Cosmetic Tips & Care, Proactive Dental Care
The worry when we go to the dentist is usually that we’ll find out that we have a cavity. But tooth decay is not the only thing that can be damaging to our teeth. More and more people are dealing with the effects of dental erosion. In short, dental erosion is when...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Proactive Dental Care
According to the American Dental Association nearly 25% of Americans avoid the dentist out of fear. If you are one of these people who will do anything to avoid going near a dental office, you need to know that poor oral health doesn’t just result in cavities or...
Cavity Prevention & Info, Dental Hygiene Tips & Info, Proactive Dental Care, Treatment Info & Tips
Fluoride is a mineral that is in many foods and water. In the 1930s, scientists discovered that people who were raised in areas where fluoride was naturally found in the water supply had up to two-thirds fewer cavities compared to people who lived in other areas...
Cosmetic Tips & Care, Treatment Info & Tips
There seem to be an endless number of whitening treatments in the oral health care aisle of grocery stores and drug stores – white strips, whitening chewing gum, trays, gels, and of course toothpaste. This is because we all want a beautiful bright white smile. It...
Cosmetic Tips & Care, Proactive Dental Care
Yes, chewing tobacco is smokeless but the effects on your health are still quite substantial. This is especially true when it comes to your oral health. If you are a user of chewing tobacco you may experience the following: Bad breath Decreased sense of smell and...
