Are you looking for just the right gift to give yourself this holiday? If you have worn down, chipped, broken or irregularly shaped teeth, or find that you hide your smile or cover your mouth when you talk, consider getting dental veneers for yourself. What Are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers are wafer-thin shells that are
Improvements made in dental services available in today’s world are remarkable and provide a reason to give thanks! Throughout time, people have attempted to care for their teeth, but nothing in the past compares to modern dentistry. Dentistry has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years and we can truly say we are
The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. This campaign challenges smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours with the hope that you quit for good. If you or a loved one smokes cigarettes, consider joining the movement, and take the first step toward quitting forever!
Do you have frequent headaches and ear pain? This might be as a result of TMJ disorder. If your jaw pops while eating, you may have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Each TMJ has a disc between the ball and socket. The disc cushions the load while enabling the jaw to open and rotate or
November is designated as National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) people with diabetes are at greater risk for gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis due to increased blood sugar levels that allow bacteria to thrive. Your blood sugar levels also rise when you have gum disease, making diabetes even harder
Neglecting your teeth can cause several problems if left untreated. According to the American Dental Association, the mouth is a gateway to your body’s overall health and neglecting your teeth can have an impact on more than your mouth. You may give oral care a second thought after reading this article. What Risks Lie in
Everyone loves a clean mouth, and keeping your mouth fresh and clean on a regular basis is worth celebrating! In fact, we think it’s worth celebrating not just for a day, but for an entire month; hence, the recognition of the month of October as National Dental Hygiene Month. Since 2009 October has been dedicated
No doubt you are planning for Halloween costumes, and the anticipation of the annual candy grab has reached a fever pitch by now. Halloween is one of the most candy-filled holidays of the year, but it doesn’t have to be a spooky venture when it comes to your children’s oral health. There are ways to
Brushing and flossing your teeth can remove food particles and plaque from the smooth surfaces of your teeth, but you can’t always get into all the nooks and crannies of the back teeth to remove the debris and plaque. Dental sealants protect these vulnerable areas from tooth decay by “sealing out” plaque and food. Children
The first Friday of October has been dubbed World Smile Day. This is a day devoted to smiling at others, and giving them a reason to smile by spreading random acts of kindness to those you encounter. Remember the familiar yellow smiley face that became popular in the 1960’s? The smiley face was created in
