The foods you eat and how often you eat them can affect your general health. It also affects the health of your teeth and gums. If you drink too many sugary sodas, sweetened fruit drinks or high calorie snacks, you could be at risk for tooth decay. Tooth decay is the single most common chronic
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National Oral Hygiene Month wants to raise awareness of oral health habits that promote a healthy smile. Strong teeth and healthy gums are part of your oral health. Brushing and flossing every day is an important routine, along with regular checkups every 6 months, and professional cleanings with Dr. Angela S. Evanson. DDS of Parker,
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Are your gums bleeding and swollen? This can be a warning sign of gum disease. The month of September kicks off a national campaign to raise awareness about gum health and periodontal disease. The staff at Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS office wants to do our part to instruct and teach our patients how to
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The fall harvest is underway and there is an abundance of fresh fruits and veggies to choose from as local growers reap their harvest from the growing season. September is National Fruits and Veggies Month! Healthy teeth benefit from the fresh fruits and veggies because of their nutritional values. A healthy diet can benefit our
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Teens! The foods you choose to eat now can affect your general and oral health for years to come. If your diet consists of pizza, hamburgers, sugary cola drinks and other non-nutritious snacks, you could be at risk for obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. Did you know that tooth decay is the most common chronic
Read more →There’s nothing more refreshing than a cold glass of lemonade or a cold soft drink on a hot day. Don’t forget about the s’mores around the campfire that also says summer. Some of our summer food traditions can be damaging to your teeth. Sugar is harmful, but it isn’t the only thing that causes problems
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Whether you call them cold sores, oral herpes, or fever blisters, they are essentially the same thing. They seem to coincide with winter and they can be very painful and somewhat embarrassing. What is a Cold Sore? Cold sores are fluid-filled “fever” blisters that generally form on or around your lips. Occasionally they form inside
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Chronic diseases and your oral health are often a mutual interchange. Some chronic diseases cause problems for your oral health, and some oral health issues have been linked to specific chronic diseases or conditions. Systemic diseases such as lupus may have some oral health symptoms. Regular dental care with Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS will
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