October is National Dental Hygiene Month and serves as a reminder to commit to a good oral hygiene routine that includes brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups. Our oral health can decline quickly if we aren’t careful about how we can for our teeth and gums, leading us to experience tooth decay, infection and even
Read more →You never know when you or a family member will experience a dental emergency, but it’s important to understand which emergencies are most common and how you can prepare for and treat them. Toothaches, broken wires and knocked-out permanent teeth are some of the many dental emergencies that are painful and need to be treated
Read more →Did you know that half of Americans drink soda each day? Did you also know that those who have 3 or more glasses have a 62% increase in having their teeth decay? Your tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and is made up of various minerals that are found in the foods
Read more →Over 92% of people have cavities by the time they reach adulthood. More than 120 million Americans have one or more teeth missing due to oral health problems. Millions are toothless. All of these issues never need to happen if more people knew oral hygiene basics for brushing, flossing, eating sugar and visiting the dentist.
Read more →Visiting the dentist is something that can make kids apprehensive at first because of the bright lights, dental tools and loud sounds. That is why it’s important to start children off with frequent dental visits at an early age. Children should be visiting the dental office at least twice a year for dental cleanings and
Read more →Cavities form when too much sugar is eaten without enough brushing and flossing to remove the sugar that leads to decay. Children may not know that brushing and flossing is so important to their oral health, or they may struggle with the desire to do these habits. Here are a few games and tips that
Read more →Bad breath is common depending on what you’ve recently eaten. However, it is also a sign that tooth decay, gum disease or other oral health issues (like dry mouth) may be happening. The odor of your breath can even signal the underlying cause of bad breath. Here are a few reasons why bad breath happens,
Read more →There is a popular saying, “You are what you eat.” This saying is quite true when it comes to your oral health. What you eat and drink can determine if you end up with oral health diseases or if you keep your teeth all your life. Even the best eating habits can falter in the
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