At the first Thanksgiving feast, the Pilgrims and American Indians came together after a prosperous harvest brought a generous portion of food to be grateful for. They shared the bounty of their wonderful foods with each other. It’s highly likely that those early pilgrims had only a few teeth or no teeth at all due
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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and if you are diabetic, now is the time to learn how diabetes affects your oral health, and what you can do to improve it through good oral hygiene. Routine dental appointments are important for everyone, but if you are a diabetic, they are imperative. Regular dental visits can
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The month of November is reserved for a national effort to help those who suffer with TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) understand this condition and how to find relief. The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. It’s like a sliding hinge that makes the movement of your jaw glide smoothly.
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Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all the food groups promotes healthy teeth and gums. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein foods, calcium-rich foods and whole grains provides essential nutrients for optimum oral health as well as overall health. If your diet is low in the nutrients your body needs, your mouth may
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