Tis the season of gift-giving–time to give yourself a healthy smile! When shopping for just the right gift for everyone else, consider giving yourself the gift of a healthy mouth for the holidays. Most of us focus on what to give our family and friends during the holiday season, but don’t neglect to take care
Read more →The Thanksgiving season is full of family, fun and food, but it can also be a day when our dental health deteriorates, as well. The sugary pies, candied yams and cranberry sauce that we consume on Thanksgiving all take a hit at our teeth and can leave our tooth enamel worn out. These, along with
Read more →Babies begin to show signs of their first teeth within a few months after birth, and this can be a painful and uncomfortable time for them. As they teethe, babies’ gums will be sore and tender, which is completely natural. Some ways to calm your baby during this time is by rubbing the sore gums
Read more →Before you drink another soda, you should know that that soda (even the diet kind) is harming your teeth. This drink—like various others—contains acids that will break up the minerals in your teeth, decaying them. Certain foods will have this effect, especially the sweet treats you enjoy. During National Nutrition Month, use these recommendations for
Read more →If you suffer from the effects of TMJ, then you likely experience mouth and jaw pain, sometimes on a daily basis. TMJ stands for “temporomandibular joint” and this is a joint located on the side of the face. When patients have problems with this joint, swelling, pain, popping sounds, headaches and more can happen. The
Read more →When sugar mixes with that bacteria, it creates the sticky, acidic plaque that decays your teeth. Because of this, many people use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. Are those artificial sweeteners really better for your teeth? How Cavities Form Have you ever looked in the mirror at your teeth and seen clear, cruddy goo
Read more →February is the month of love. No matter if you give some of your love to another, you should definitely save some love for yourself. You can do that by showing your smile a little extra love this month. Use these tips to help get a healthier, whiter smile that is less likely to decay
Read more →Now, more than ever, the American diet is largely comprised of sugary and processed foods. Those foods can not only hurt your health, but they can hurt your teeth and gums. Part of it is because of the nutrients they lack, which your body and teeth need to stay strong. Use this guide to know
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